Constructed or Restored Wetlands
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Challenges / Problems Addressed
• Flooding due to excess stormwater
• Water pollution from agricultural, industrial, and urban runoff
• Loss of natural wetland ecosystems and biodiversity
Impact / Success Indicators and Results
• Reduction in flood risks by storing and slowly releasing water
• Improved water quality through natural filtration of nutrients and contaminants
• Restoration of ecosystems and increase in biodiversity
• Carbon sequestration and climate regulation