What purpose do wetlands serve? Aren they just a breeding ground for mosquitoes?
Wetlands serve many functions simultaneously. Not all wetlands are under water all year round. Many species of wildlife are dependent on the existence of wetlands for their survival. Wetlands also serve to improve water quality by filtering out pollutants. On the subject of mosquitoes, where they are found, there are usually some mosquito eating predators in the area helping control the population. Read some facts about wetlands and the West Nile Virus. Perhaps the most evident function of a wetland is for flood control. Wetlands often act as water overflow and storage areas in times of heavy rainfall.
