Wetlands have often been considered useless areas of land with little value or significance. This is a gross misunderstanding when we realize the complexity of their ecosystems and their immeasurable value when managed properly.

Wetlands can provide a means by which we can utilize natural procedures and living organisms to clean our waters from pollutants and dangerous additives to storm water runoff.

A properly designed, constructed, planted and managed wetland can clean urban and hardscape runoff before allowing it to re-enter our watersheds.

The key to utilizing this naturally-occurring and sometimes created topographical feature is proper delineation, indigenous assessment, potential impact reduction, and relevant design procedures applicable to each site specifically.

Wetlands provide habitat to exotic plants and migratory birds while promoting a cleaner environment by utilizing techniques and species as per their original design capabilities.

A correct view of an approach to wetlands will allow us to reduce environmental impacts as we address our needs for growth and expansion.