Wisconsin wetlands include marshes, bogs, floodplain forests, wet meadows and low prairies.
Shoreline vegetation absorbs the force of waves and currents, protecting against erosion.
Roots of wetland plants hold together lake shores and streambanks. Flood Protection . By storing runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt, wetlands reduce flood damage. Water Quality Protection . Wetlands store and filter pollutants such as sediment and the nutrients in sediment.