Fact Sheets

Wetlands and Agricultural Drainage: Delivering Clean Water

Summary:

This Information Bulletin provides information on the following topics:

• The Need for Wetlands
• The Need for Drainage
• Floodplain History:  Wetlands vs Drainage
• The Problem With Drainage
• Finding a Balance

Downloadable Bulletin:

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• Wetlands and drainage (PDF - 442 KB)