Trees and Run Off

Trees are the lungs of the Earth. They take in carbon dioxide and produce precious oxygen to sustain life. While trees help to clean the air, they also play an important role in regulating runoff. Runoff is created by rainwater that is not absorbed into the ground. When water passes over these surfaces, it picks up whatever is in its path like garbage, plastic, rocks, dirt, etc. These pollutants cause drains and waterways to back up. Pollutants in the waterways also usually find their way into our lakes, bays, and oceans, further damaging our ecosystem.