The importance of our wetland’s and streams in the Cook Islands

Streams and wetlands are our filter feeders for our lagoon. They play a key role in our environment, these including reducing the amount of nutriance entering our lagoon contributing to algae blooms as well as acting like a sponge during heavy rain reducing mass flooding. Unfortunately our wetlands and streams are disappearing due to development. These natural systems are in our space for a reason and they need to be protected.

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