Wetlands are nature's sponges -- filtering out nitrates and helping with flood control. Iowa farmers are working with conservation experts to restore Iowa wetlands.
Wetlands
Description
Wetlands are strategically positioned to capture water and filter nitrates from field runoff and tile drainage systems.
Benefits
The larger the wetland the greater the load of nitrates and phosphorus it can remove. On average, wetlands reduce nitrogen by 52 percent and provide wildlife habitat.
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