When we think of bodies of water, ponds are not often thought of as the most “important.” Though small and oft-overlooked, ponds are crucial to storing water and supporting biodiversity. Ponds act as buffers during floods and periods of drought in ways that rivers, wetlands, and other bodies of water don’t.
“Restoring ponds – old and new, rural and urban – is one of the simplest, most effective steps we can take. Every pond counts, from a farm hollow to a garden bowl. Together, they form networks that wildlife needs to survive and make our landscapes more resilient to climate change.”
In the face of a nearly 60% decrease in the number of ponds in areas of Britain from 1900 to 2019 along with a stark decrease in pond density, conservation efforts to restore ponds and encourage biodiversity are underway. Learn more about the importance of ponds and how you can build a wildlife pond in your own backyard.
Posted: December 6, 2025