What are Wetlands? Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including …

General infor-mation is valid for most wetlands, while specifics are provided on wetlands in Virginia. This review will touch on the role of wetlands in the ecosystem, what makes a …

Life thrives in wetlands. These incredible ecosystems support a tapestry of biodiversity upon which we all depend. Wetlands biodiversity provides food, clean water and jobs, while …

Since its publication in 1979, Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States has been used in the National inventory of wetlands conducted by the U.S. Fish and …

What are Wetlands? Wetlands are transitional ecosystems between terrestrial and aquatic habitats where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by …

Wetlands can be divided into three hydrology-based categories that are useful for discussing nitrogen (N) sources and cycling: bogs; fens, marshes, swamps, and riparian wetlands; and …

Wetlands are the link between the land and the water. They are transition zones where the flow of water, the cycling of nutrients, and the energy of the sun meet to produce a unique ecosystem …