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USGS scientists (and our python mascot, Eden!) have been at the Greater #Everglades Ecosystem Restoration meeting this week, sharing the innovative science we do to provide the data needed for restoration planning and decision-making: ow.ly/HYGK50NOmbP

May is #AmericanWetlandsMonth! Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet. They also support biodiversity, mitigate storms and flooding, improve water quality, and so much more. Learn more about USGS #wetland science: ow.ly/qU2J50O92jq

Wetlands are essential in the global carbon cycle and capable of long-term carbon sequestration. But what in the world does carbon sequestration mean? Check out today's Wetland Word: ow.ly/uR7f50OmFkn #AmericanWetlandsMonth #

When coastal and oceanic ecosystems absorb and store #carbon, it's known as "blue carbon." Check out today's Wetland Word and learn how USGS studies carbon dynamics in coastal #wetlands: ow.ly/PTxE50OplGa #AmericanWetlandsMonth

We asked a few of our USGS scientists, "Why have you focused your career on studying our wetlands?" They offered some insight into why they are so passionate about these extraordinary ecosystems. #WhyWetlands #AmericanWetlandsMonth #STEM

Why #wetlands? USGS' Rachel Villani grew up in #Louisiana: I love collecting data that are vital to coastal restoration & wetlands research. My work gives me great personal satisfaction knowing that I'm doing what I can for the future of coastal Louisiana. #AmericanWetlandsMonth

Through Joint Ecosystem Modeling - JEM - USGS and partners continuously develop and apply ecological models and other decision support tools to Greater #Everglades restoration planning. Learn about the available tools and models: jem.gov #AmericanWetlandsMonth

Why #wetlands? USGS' Eric Ward: I think wetlands are fascinating places where we are seeing big changes over relatively short time periods. Now that I work in Louisiana's coastal wetlands, I see first-hand how global change impacts wetlands of all kinds #AmericanWetlandsMonth

USGS scientists study important aspects of wetlands, such as water flow and quality, soil chemistry, and the plants and animals that call them home. But what makes a wetland a wetland? usgs.gov/media/videos/w… #AmericanWetlandsMonth

No need to get in the weeds on this, but if you photosynthesize and love water, you might just be a hydrophyte. Check out today's Wetland Word to learn more about these water-dwelling wetland plants: ow.ly/WHJW50OplCA #AmericanWetlandsMonth #wetlands

Why #wetlands? USGS #Mendenhall Fellow Melinda Martinez: I love studying wetlands because they are among the most beautiful landscapes and benefit local communities and the planet; wetlands are now seen as potential solutions to help address climate change #AmericanWetlandsMonth

Why #wetlands? USGS' Mike Osland: Coastal wetlands are dynamic, captivating ecosystems. Beyond being scientifically curious about coastal wetlands, one of the reasons I study them is to safeguard their societal benefits for current and future generations #AmericanWetlandsMonth

Healthy wetlands offer so many benefits to plant, animal, and human communities. Check out our video celebrating why our wetlands matter! ow.ly/I0kF50OukL2 #AmericanWetlandsMonth

Soil is more than just a substrate we walk on; it supports life - especially in #wetlands. Check out today's Wetland Word to learn how USGS collects soil samples to study the health of wetlands: ow.ly/5f3k50OplBn #AmericanWetlandsMonth

Though #AmericanWetlandsMonth is coming to an end, USGS celebrates wetlands year-round. Our wetlands work takes us throughout the Nation and even the world: usgs.gov/news/wetland-s… Photo: USGS and partners studying mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia

DYK - USGS scientists are studying #mangroves around the world! These remarkable ecosystems protect coastal communities from storms, help prevent erosion, provide habitat for many critical species, and so much more! Learn more: ow.ly/gbYv50PlXG6 #WorldMangroveDay

May is #AmericanWetlandsMonth! Why are we celebrating wetlands? They are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet, support biodiversity, protect coastlines, improve water quality, and so much more! Learn more about USGS #wetland science: ow.ly/JrGs50RyMRB

What makes a wetland a wetland? USGS studies important characteristics of wetlands, such as the flow and quality of water, the chemistry of the soil, and the plants and animals which call this ecosystem home. #AmericanWetlandsMonth

Why does USGS scientist Melissa Baustian study wetlands? “I work in wetlands to better understand how these important ecosystems improve our coastal water quality.” #AmericanWetlandsMonth #WomeninSTEM

Happy GIS Day! A Geographic Information System (GIS) analyzes and displays geographically referenced information and allows us to better understand the world around us. Learn how USGS scientists use GIS to study wetland and aquatic ecosystems: ow.ly/Obot50Ubch4