Wetlands, even if they are non-tidal, have varying amounts of water, depending on climatic conditions. They are important for absorbing large amounts of water, maintaining balance in the surrounding ecosystem, and providing critical habitat. Destroying these wetlands not only degrades water quality, but threatens neighboring communities  with flooding and the loss of homes and possessions.

I ask that you deny this petition and continue to use the current definition of a wetland, as established by the US Environmental Protection Agency.