Pick It Up, Please...Litter continues to be a problem for wetlands. Wetland wildlife may get entangled in litter or consume it. Wetland water and soils are contaminated by it. A carcinogen from degrading plastic water bottles, for example, can cause reproductive problems or liver issues in both people and wildlife. Even biodegradable paper products may send toxic ink into the soil and, subsequently, into the plants. Plants are the wetlands' infrastructure: impacting them degrades wetland function and threatens wildlife.
