This summer has been marked by severe flooding across our country, from New Mexicoto New York City to North Carolina to Texas, where a devastating flash flood killed more than 130people, including 37 children.

This year, the U.S. has seen reports of flooding double the average over the last two decades, and flood deaths last year were well above the 25-year average. As climate change worsens and FEMA is gutted, we are likely to see even more severe floods and even worse devastating impacts that destroy more homes and claim more lives.

Fortunately, there’s a natural solution right around us that helps offset some of the worst andmost devastating consequences of severe events -- our wetlands. Wetlands are criticallyecologically important. They purify polluted waters, provide habitats for f

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