Why are natural wetlands beneficial?
Wetlands provide a variety of ecological, social and aesthetic benefits such as: -Protecting water quality by removing nutrients and chemical contaminants -Controlling flood waters -Serving as essential plant, fish and wildlife habitats -Recharging ground and surface waters -Providing open space and recreational opportunities
Wetlands provide a variety of ecological, social and aesthetic benefits such as: • Protecting water quality by removing nutrients and chemical contaminants • Controlling flood waters • Serving as essential plant, fish and wildlife habitats • Recharging ground and surface waters • Providing open space and recreational opportunities