Certain Conservation Reserve Program contract lands where trees have been successfully established. Lands where conditions make restoration impossible. The Benefits of Wetlands Conservation Improve water quality and filter sediment Wetlands filter and collect sediment from runoff water, helping prevent mud from clogging lakes and reservoirs farther downstream. Wetlands provide migration, breeding, nesting, and feeding habitat for millions of waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wildlife. Wetlands are home to thousands of different plant and animal species, many of which are threatened and endangered.
Wetlands also provide important winter cover for pheasants and other upland wildlife.
Reduce flooding Many wetlands store water temporarily, allowing the water to percolate into the ground or evaporate. This temporary storage reduces the peak water flow after a storm. Water supply Wetlands are reservoirs for rainwater and runoff, providing needed water for wildlife and improving soil moisture for forage production. This is a conservation easement in perpetuity. The easement is attached to the property deed ensuring that future owners of the property will preserve the wetland for generations.