As the name indicates, wetlands are ecosystems based on the permanent or intermittent presence of shallow water (not exceeding six meters). They are found all over the planet, and represent a transition between terrestrial and aquatic environments. There are several types of wetlands, such as mangrove forests, streams, estuaries, swamps, lagoons, marshes, muddy areas, and even on beaches between tides. There are also artificial wetlands, such as water ponds, wastewater treatment areas, and canals.
There are very important wetlands located in Northwest Mexico, which we at Pronatura Noroeste protect to conserve their conditions. For this reason, we seek to encourage the surrounding communities to develop an interest in and love for these sites of great biological and environmental wealth.
We invite you to learn about and collaborate in the conservation activities of our wetlands.
