Importance of Maintaining Native Species
Clip: 8/22/2025 | 1m 23s
Learn about the importance of maintaining native species to the wetland ecosystem.
Robert Hamilton, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Kent State University at Stark, and Zurijanne Carter, Chief Natural Resources Officer at Metroparks Toledo, explain the importance of maintaining native species to the wetland ecosystem.
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By Nature’s Design: Exploring Our Native Wildlife is a local public television program presented by PBS Western Reserve
Importance of Maintaining Native Species
Clip: 8/22/2025 | 1m 23s
Robert Hamilton, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Kent State University at Stark, and Zurijanne Carter, Chief Natural Resources Officer at Metroparks Toledo, explain the importance of maintaining native species to the wetland ecosystem.
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