CCCWC February competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 22

A clue to WETLANDS.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue

1.	Can't see what 'to stop dumping' contributes to the wordplay
2.	What does the surface mean? Are there more arrests for fly-tipping in boggy areas?
3.	Unfortunately that's not usually the case
4.	What is "stop dumping" there for?