What are the benefits of Wetland Parks?

Top 10 Benefits of Wetlands. 5078517179_78130b673f_z. S Hillebrand/USFWS. On Earth Day 2015, former President Obama visited Everglades National Park in Florida. He went there to highlight the incalculable value of wetlands to our nation, and the threat that climate change poses to them. read more

Wetlands act as a natural bio filter, often trapping contaminants in ground water like fertilizers, manure runoff and so on. I was part of a group who got a wetland created in an urban park to treat the water that came through storm sewers. read more

Benefits of wetlands and the environment: · Wetland ecosystems are often undervalued and yet they provide a range of products derived from freshwater habitats. · These complex habitats act as giant sponges, soaking up rainfall and slowly releasing it over time. read more

Wetlands also help recharge groundwater. Recreation and aesthetics Many individuals and organizations are interested in, and sometimes willing to pay a fee for, wetland recreation activities such as wildlife watching and hunting. Wetlands, and the ecological diversity they provide, add beauty to any landscape. read more