Synopsis

More than simply habitats for diverse flora and fauna, wetlands play a vital role in regulating floods and maintaining the purity of Earth's waters. The intricate network of vegetation and sediment within wetlands naturally slows the flow of floodwaters. This slowing action helps to prevent soil erosion, as the plant roots anchor the earth. Furthermore, the plants and soil of these ecosystems provide a crucial environment for bacteria and other decomposers to break down pollutants, even absorbin