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In the United States a constructed wetland can involve engineering of
hydrology and soils, and is intentionally created from non-wetland
sites for the sole purpose of wastewater or storm water treatment, but
literature from elsewhere may not distinguish between these terms.
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wetland (wtlnd) A low-lying area of land
that is saturated with moisture, especially when regarded as the
natural habitat of wildlife. Marshes, swamps, and bogs are examples of
wetlands.
The mission of the Society of Wetland Scientists is to promote
understanding, scientifically based management, and sustainable use of
wetlands.
(Whale)A subtropical wetland in Florida, USA, with an endangered American Crocodile.
A subtropical wetland in Florida, USA, with an endangered American
Crocodile.
wetland pronunciation /ˈwɛtˌlænd/ Show Spelled
Show IPA –nounOften, wetlands. land that has a wet and spongy
soil, as a marsh, swamp, or bog.
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MN: Moist soils project provides beneficial wetland habitat for ducks,
shorebirds
By Brad Dokken – Grand Forks Herald – July 10, 2010
Trying to practice conventional farming on low ground is a challenge
during wet years, so managers of the Roseau River Wildlife Management
Easier - Wetlands are marshy areas where there is much moisture in the
soil. Wetlands are sometimes covered in water. Swamps, marshes, and
bogs are some of the names used for wetlands.
classification of wetlands, with an emphasis on the use of Geoegraphic
Information Systems (GIS) which are predominant, in comparison to when
mapping standards were first created.
A constructed wetland or wetpark is an artificial marsh or swamp,
created for anthropogenic discharge such as wastewater, stormwater
runoff or sewage treatment, and as habitat for wildlife, or for land
reclamation after mining or other disturbance.
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incorporate wetland plants in a shallow pool. As stormwater runoff
flows through the wetland, pollutant removal is achieved by settling
and biological uptake within the practice.
NATURAL WETLAND PROTECTION
Protection of Wetlands through Assignment of a Designated Use
The Challenge of Protection
The Relationship of Natural Wetlands to Water Pollution
Buffers and Other Protective Measures for Wetlands
Management Issues
NATURAL
Wetlands provide a multitude of ecological, economic and social
benefits. They provide habitat for fish, wildlife and a variety of
plants. Wetlands are nurseries for many saltwater and freshwater
fishes and shellfish of commercial and recreational importance.