The proposed changes in the…

The proposed changes in the OWES system are horrendous. You cannot take away wetland complexes and assume that everything will still be in balance. These complexes are important for keeping ecosystems and habitat healthy for both wildlife and humans. Furthermore, removing expert oversight and input from the MNR is terrible. These bodies have important data bases and expert knowledge to help wetlands be evaluated properly. Without guidance, evaluators will not be able to properly evaluate a wetland. Please do not let wetlands be reevaluated in a manner that allows them to be devalued. Furthermore, species at risk MUST be considered and valued appropriately in wetland scoring.

Please do not make these changes for the greater good of our planet and the health of our ecosystems and societies.