Why are wetlands important?
Wetlands are important for many reasons:

1. They reduce flooding. Wetlands can hold a lot of water, so they act as a sponge to help keep excess rainwater from spilling over into our streets and neighborhoods.
2. They’re important for what we call “groundwater recharge.” Water from the wetlands seeps down through the ground to replace water in our drinking wells.
3. Wetlands naturally clean our water. Pollutants are removed from our water by plants and bacteria found in wetlands.
4. Wetlands provide a habitat for a large number of plants and animals that cannot live anywhere else.
5. In some areas, wetlands are used for fisheries, cranberry production and fur trapping, providing an economic boost to the area.
6. Plus, wetlands give us a backyard full of recreational fun and educational experience.

More Information :

• What are wetlands?
• History of the Project
• The WOW Factor Teachers’ Workshop
• Tour Information