| Wetlands offer habitat for wildlife, including migratory birds and other wildlife that depend on wetlands for their survival. |
Wetlands improve water quality by removing and sequestering excess nutrients and sediments found in rivers and streams. |
Wetlands provide valuable open space and create wonderful recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, boating and birdwatching. |
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Wetlands store floodwaters, acting like natural sponges and slowing down the force of flood and storm waters as they travel downstream. |
Wetlands naturally sequester carbon - a key greenhouse gas. |
Wetlands can be a major source of income for rural, floodplain landowners. |
