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♤ Habitat to aquatic flora and fauna, as well as numerous species of birds, including migratory species.
♤ Filtration of sediments and nutrients from surface water
♤ Nutrients recycling
♤ Water purification
♤ Floods mitigation
♤ Maintenance of stream flow
♤ Ground water recharging
♤ Provide drinking water, fish, fodder, fuel, etc
♤ Control rate of runoff in urban areas
♤ Buffer shorelines against erosion
♤ Comprise an important resource for sustainable tourism, recreation and cultural heritage
♤ Stabilization of local climate
♤ Source of livelihood to local people
♤ Genetic reservoir for various species of plants (especially rice)
♤ Supporting specific diversity