##  [Study shows draining prairie wetlands is increasing Canada’s carbon footprint](/portal/wetland-knowledge/news/study-shows-draining-prairie-wetlands-increasing-canadas-carbon) 

    **Jan 16th, 2026** 

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## Draining prairie wetlands costs around $170 million in yearly carbon pricing, according to study


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  [Read the full article here ](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/study-shows-draining-prairie-wetlands-increasing-carbon-footprint-in-canada-9.7035856)



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