Wetlands loss has increased residential flood insurance claim payments by $10 billion across the US, study finds

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Jun 2, 2026, 9:00 pm255 ptsTop
A new study published in Nature Water finds that wetland loss across the United States has increased residential flood insurance claim payments by more than $10 billion since 1985, underscoring the critical role wetlands play in reducing riverine flood damage.

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