There has been legislation designed to encourage protection of wetlands, but funding has been greatly reduced, because ________.
a. the ecosystem services of wetlands has been ignored
b. there has been no funding available for any federal projects
c. green taxes have been opposed by state governments
d. wetlands have little or no economic value
e. a system of green taxes is already in place to fund the needed work
Answer: a. the ecosystem services of wetlands has been ignored
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