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WHAT'S SO GOOD ABOUT WETLANDS?
Many of us grew up thinking wetlands should be drained for farming or filled in for development. But wetlands contribute to the social, economic, and environmental health of our nation in many ways:
- Wetlands protect drinking water by filtering out chemicals, pollutants, and sediments that would otherwise clog and contaminate our waters.
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- Wetlands soak up runoff from heavy rains and snow melts, providing natural flood control.
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- Wetlands release stored flood waters during droughts.
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- Wetlands provide critical habitats for a major portion of the State's fish and wildlife, including endangered, commercial and recreational species.
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- Wetlands provide high quality open space for recreation and tourism.
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