Constructed wetlands are one of the most effective conservation practices used to prevent nitrate losses and protect water quality. Environmental scientist Shawn Richmond shares how wetlands prevent on average 52% of nitrates from reaching our water. Some wetlands reduce nitrate loss by up to 90%. Learn more at ConservationCountsIowa.com.



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