STATION 12 - THE VALUE OF WETLANDS
Directly southeast of the park lies the 270-acre Gray's Ranch. The section nearest the river has returned to a tidal marsh
due to levee breaches caused by El Nino in 1998. Wetlands reduce flooding, soil erosion, siltration, help purify water,
provide nutrients for the aquatic good chain, habitat for numerous animal/plant species, and provide recreational
opportunities. In the last 150 years, ninety percent of California's wetlands have been drained or filled!
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