- Nullifies “ditching effect” on water tables caused by deepening river and stream channels.
- Reduces channel scouring and stream bank erosion.
- Erosion mitigation.
- Significant reduction of sediment transport in streams and rivers.
- Development of new wetlands.
- Increased biodiversity including a better environment for fish and waterfowl.
- A more stable water supply for wildlife, and vegetation.
- Ground water recharge and ground water table elevation.
- More cold water springs charging rivers and lakes.
- Longer land water retention time in water cycle since subsurface flow is slower than stream and river flow.
- Flood mitigation due to increased ground water holding capacity. (More capacity then the ponds themselves!)
- Dampening of stream flow rate variations and stream charge during drought cycles.
- Formation of natural lakes and ponds, and maintenance of existing ponds.
- When dams ultimately silt in, natural fertile beaver meadows form
- Stills and deepens waters, improves canoeing.