"Environmental Research at ReliaWeather.com, provides working knowledge of weather and the environment, specifically the role the physical landscape of Northwest Ohio plays in flood control and rehabilitation."
36.5 inches of precipitation on average a year. Wetland conservation preserves vital soils and vegetation, which serve as flood plains against excessive rainfall and snowmelt. ReliaWeather acknowledges the Maumee River Watershed as a vital link between weather and the environment.
Wetland Conservation:
The Environmental Protection Agency describes wetlands as,
"...areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time..." ReliaWeather understands that wetlands are a major contributor to flood control and encourages the preservation and conservation of these natural resources.
