Preserved Wetland

Natural wetlands are nature’s way of handling storm water upon the land.  Wetlands function as collection and filter points for run off that begin at higher elevations on their journey toward the sea.

Wetlands are characterized as vegetated parcels of land that have standing water for part of the year. Wetlands are also delineated according to existing vegetation and soil types. The Corps of Engineers will designate as a wetland any low area meeting certain jurisdictional requirements of water, soil and vegetation.  Wetlands within cities are often low areas that trap and hold rainfall and may release it at very slow rates of water flow.   

The best wetlands for on-site storm water management are those wetlands that can be preserved on existing sites without any alteration or development. Should these wetlands be wooded or covered with a tree canopy, this storm water management area benefits the environment by saving trees at the same time it handles water.