Wetlands are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world, providing habitats for numerous species of plants and animals. They also filter pollutants and excess nutrients from the water. Over the past few decades, humans have learned to appreciate the value of wetlands. Many cities and towns have incorporated these unique places into their urban environments. Green Cay is an artificial lake and marsh constructed on former farmland. The land’s original owners, Ted and Trudy Winsberg, sold the land to the city of Boynton Beach on the condition it…
