Wetland Loss Correlated with Billions in Higher Flood Insurance Costs

New peer-reviewed research published in Nature Water quantifies the financial impact of wetland destruction in the United States. The study indicates that the loss of wetlands has led to a $10 billion increase in flood insurance claims over the past four decades. This finding, from scientists at UNC Chapel Hill and the Environmental Defense Fund, underscores the crucial role wetlands play in mitigating river flooding.