A water purification system... wetlands provide a natural filter for contaminants and excessive nutrients, improving water quality and renewing water supplies.

An irreplaceable habitat... nesting, feeding and staging ground for many species of waterfowl and other wildlife such as reptiles and amphibians.

Natural shoreline protection... protecting coastal areas from erosion.

A reservoir... helping to control and reduce flooding through water storage and retention.

A source of oxygen... playing a vital role in the natural evapotranspiration and climatic cycle.

Recreational activities... hiking, bird watching, hunting, trapping, and fishing.

A high quality spawning and nursery area for many species of fish.

Enhance threatened and endangered species

Restore natural biological diversity

Connect wildlife corridors for ease movement and healthy interactions

Re-establish native vegetation...a sustainable food source for wildlife

A haven for biodiversity providing ecological niches for all manner of rare, native plants and animals