Earth needs to be protected

To the editor:

At a recent visit to the Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve in Jay County, I noticed the educational sign “Drain the Swamp,” which depicts various ways of dealing with drainage. I had seen it before, but it seemed more timely on that beautiful spring day.

The current Indiana legislature is planning to allow more elimination of our already diminishing wetlands.

What, truly, is the need for this?

Thankfully, Ken Brunswick and Randy Lehman, along with the donations and hard work from volunteers and local groups, not only saved so much land for wildlife habitat but provided recreation and educational opportunities for all ages.

Saving the wetlands celebrates and promotes the worked of world renowned naturalist, author and photographer Gene Stratton porter.

Earth Day is Thursday, April 22.

What is more conservative than protecting life on earth?

If you are truly “pro life,” then why not be pro earth?

It is important for the governor to veto this legislation.

Tony Giltner

Portland