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Restore and construct wetlands, both generally and for the treatment of wastewater

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Focus of action
Nature-based solutions, Green Infrastructure
Option

Restore and construct wetlands, both generally and for the treatment of wastewater

Focus of action
Nature-based solutions, Green Infrastructure

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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To allow for marsh migration, identify wetlands to protect based on sea level rise projections. Flooding – Coastal Aquatic and Marine ResourcesMultiple or All Assets Southeast Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 185)
Use Food Chain Reactors (FCR) to treat urban wastewater. FCRs combine conventional treatment methods with biological treatment provided by the roots of 2,000-3,000 plant species. This method treats water Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced Water Infrastructure – General National Toolkit for Resilient Cities: Infrastructure, Technology and Urban Planning (p. 26)
Restore existing wetlands to provide resilient habitats, improve water quality and slow floodwaters. Shifting Species, Habitats, and EcosystemsWater QualityFlooding – CoastalFlooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced Aquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife National USFWS National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy
Encourage the use of treatment wetlands to manage additional wastewater. Water Quality Water Infrastructure – General Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
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