In particular regions of the country, there are unique water bodies that influence the health of downstream waters and therefore may be protected under the Clean Water Rule. Prairie potholes, Carolina and Delmarva bays, pocosins, western vernal pools in California, and Texas coastal prairie wetlands are critical resources for the surrounding communities – for fishing, hunting, recreation; for their ability to filter pollution to streams and rivers; and reduce flooding. Read a blog about regional waters. (10 of 10)