XFinity Center Retention Pond

I took this picture on September 16th around 5:00 pm. As I was driving around campus, I noticed a small pond next to the Xfinity Center, and I quickly hopped out of my car to take this photo. I assume that this is a retention pond, as it is right next to buildings and parking lots. This small body of water acts as a drainage basin for the urban area surrounding it. I chose the UN Sustainable Development Goal #14, which is Life Below Water. Retention ponds are important for urban areas, as they capture runoff, preventing flooding. The water in the pond is a mixture of groundwater and rainwater, which is treated by the vegetation in and around the pond to remove pollution and sediments. The vegetation surrounding the pond also provides bank stability and aesthetic benefits. In addition, retention ponds create new, clean habitats for plants and animals. My photograph relates to the UN’s goal because implementing retention ponds promotes pollution removal from water that organisms can then live in.

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