Environmental Science
The Role of Wetlands in Flood Control
Quick fact
Wetlands can store up to 1.5 million gallons of floodwater per acre, and they reduce flood peaks by up to 60% in some watersheds.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a city facing a flood. While concrete channels rush water downstream, a natural wetland quietly absorbs the surge, like a giant sponge. How do these ecosystems protect us without barriers?