ABSTRACT
The benefits of investing in ecosystem services for clean water supply and flood protection are understood to be great. Evidence shows the tremendous value of wetlands, forests and estuaries and the critical services they provide for water purification, groundwater recharge, carbon sequestration, and to buffer against storm surges. It is worth protecting these ecosystems. Furthermore, restoration of wetlands, reported to show great returns on investment, offer critically needed jobs that can realistically contribute to the rescue of our global economy and climate.
