On an individual level, people can help improve the condition of Bay Area wetlands by volunteering with environmental organizations like Save the Bay and donating money to the restoration and protection causes. On a larger scale, no more development should be allowed near the shoreline to provide space for wetlands to migrate to in response to rising sea levels. Ideally, some current development should be moved farther back from the coast. Reducing greenhouse gases and industrial emissions will also help reduce global warming, which is contributing to rising sea levels. In addition, industries in the Bay Area should be required to limit their use of chemicals that are poisoning the wetland water and decreasing habitats and species diversity. Perhaps the local or state government can pass more stringent laws on the type and magnitude of industrial chemical use allowed. Waste management is also a crucial factor: industrial, agricultural, and personal waste should be better treated and always disposed of properly to avoid contaminated runoff. A combination of these strategies will hopefully revitalize Bay Area wetlands and allow for their future health.
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