Wetland Restoration

Wetland Restoration is returning a former or degraded wetland to its previous wetland condition. This video explores how Nathan Hudson in Laurel, DE, is using this practice to return farmland to its original condition as a wetland, providing wildlife habitat and improving water quality. (Video features wetlands throughout Delaware.)
Major benefits of this practice include:
1. Improves water quality
2. Provides wildlife habitat
3. Reduces flood risk
4. Captures nutrients and pesticides
5. Increases water infiltration
For more information, visit farmers.gov/conserve/conservationatwork
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
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