The park has very little in the way of wetlands.
California has lost about 90 percent of its wetlands, more than any other state.
They are said to be one of the most important wetlands in Europe.
Serious study of wetlands is a relatively new science going back less than two decades.
In the last five years, the state had lost 609 acres of wetlands to development.
We have already lost many of our nation's wetlands since America was first settled.
The plan for the road would have taken it through 80 to 100 acres of wetlands.
Our national goal should be no net loss of wetlands.
The remaining 1% is made up of lakes and wetlands.
Several square miles of wetlands had to be drained in the area to make development possible.