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Although flooding can be devastating to an unprepared community, it is a natural event with a purpose.
Benefits of Floods:
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Floods return nutrientsto the land and contribute to the heath of wetlands.
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Floods distribute rich sediment and refresh streams.
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Allowing rivers and streams to overflow their banks naturally can prevent more serious flooding downstream.
Natural Protection From Floods:
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Wetlands allow floods to spread over a large area and cause little or no damage.
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Parks, open space and wetlands are a rich source of wildlife, and a natural flood protection measure.
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Wetlands even purify your water and air!
Last Updated on Friday, 20 July 2007 02:58
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