Wetlands can also act as a recharger for nearby aquifers. This essay focuses on the importance of wetlands to the San Luis Valley in Colorado, by examining the hydrology of wetlands and the hydrology of the San Luis Valley. Conclusions about the hydrology of wetlands in the San Luis Valley can be inferred from this information. The purity of water is an issue to all organisms inhabiting wetlands. Though wetlands act as buffers for many toxins, high levels of pollution can threaten the health and survival of a species.
Water is one of the primary means by which pollutants and toxins are transported.
The San Luis Valley is a major agricultural area in which pesticides are used as a means of protecting crops. These pesticides can seep into wetland vegetation. However, just as water quality can effect wetlands, wetlands can improve water quality. Wetlands have become famous for their buffering ability. Dense vegetation provides a filter for the polluted water.