Rivers and streams wind through open space, under bridges
and roadways, past towns and historic sites, and near
habitat that is home to numerous bird species.
Since the
time of the pilgrims, more than half of the wetlands
in the lower 48 states have been destroyed. Often misunderstood,
America’s wetlands are commonly
seen as wastelands – too wet to be easily built
upon or farmed, yet a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Now recognized as a critical natural resource, the tide
is turning for wetlands. This change in attitude has
inspired individual action as well as major policy changes
to help protect, preserve and revitalize these special
places.
Shot in High Definition video, this half-hour documentary
showcases the hidden beauty of the tidal areas in and
around the Hackensack Meadowlands of northern New Jersey
and the Hamilton - Trenton Marsh just south of the state
capital of Trenton. Travel these wetlands with NJN and
be surprised at what you see.
 April 12, 2006 Media Release - Turning the Tide – A Critical Natural Resource Makes a Comeback on NJN Public Television
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