Human impact in the Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary can be seen all around the preserve. A negative human impact that is made in this wetland zone is pollution. While canoeing around one can see large tubs around the shore, as well as shelters that were made for hunting before Jug Bay had protections placed around it. Unseen pollution that comes from humans is sewage that travels into the open water, coming from the houses that surround the area. The pollution greatly impacts plants ability to breath properly, retrieve sunlight and complete necessary cell functions (Swarth, “An Investment” ) Humans have also made a positive impact to Jug Bay in the way that they remove non-native species that grow and end up monopolizing the nutrients other native species need to survive. Put your efforts into preserving the health of Jug Bay by researching volunteer opportunities they offer here.
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Swarth, Chris. "An Investment Worth Protecting." Marsh Notes 20 (2007): 4. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Web. <http://www.jugbay.org/sites/www.jugbay.org/files/newsletter/winter2007.pdf>.
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