There are numerous colloquial names of wetland types or
specific areas that harbor wetlands. The names are varied
and include bogs, fens, prairie potholes, playas, swamps,
salt marshes, vernal pools, and Carolina Bays among others.
This section is intended to introduce you to several of
these wetland types. As
a landowner, you will be particularly interested in the
ecology, value, and conservation sections of whichever
wetlands type is near you. This information, along with
supplemental resources included in each category, will
contribute to your wetland knowledge.
To
continue, choose a wetland type from the list on the left.
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