Joe Blondia: Wetlands are Nature’s Filtration System!

by | Mar 24, 2025 | Education, News, Watershed Trivia

Wetlands are nature’s filtration system! They are also a complete ecosystem. They filter snow and rainfall and trap pollutants to ensure only clean water enters nearby lakes and rivers. They are also a critical habitat for a variety of wildlife and plants, many of which live only in wetlands. Watch this video to see why our wetlands are essential to the health of the Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed.

Video of GLA Assistant Biologist Joe Blondia taken by GLA Biologist Rob Karner.