Constructed wetland

to combat acid mine drainage is to remediate the contaminated water, especially by using natural means like neutralizing the drainage's acidity and constructing wetlands; therefore preventing further damage to the environment. To understand the horrific consequences of acid mine…

Wetland loss is a vast problem in coastal Louisiana. From 1932 to 2010, approximately 4900 km2 of wetlands have disappeared from the Louisiana coast, mainly from erosion and, subsidence, and sediment depletion from the construction of levees, dams, and canals. The depletion of the barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico will allow for uninterrupted coastal erosion. With sea level rise expected to be a catalyst for coastal erosion throughout the 21st century, future land loss is projected to be…

Southwest Louisiana is characterized by extensive coastal marshland interrupted by numerous forests atop relict beach ridges, or chenier ridges, and natural ridges or levees. The cheniers of southwest Louisiana and the natural ridges of southeast Louisiana are unique geological features that are critical components of the ecology of these areas. They support a diversity of wildlife and, because of their location along important migration pathways, are especially important for Neotropical…

Introduction Wetlands are an important part of our ecosystem and perform diverse roles in the environment. The characteristics of a wetland begin with saturated ground for a significant part of the year, but does not need to completely saturated year round. A wetland can be seasonally flooded (Tiner). The wetlands in Indiana perform a vital role in water purification and some general flood protection. A part for these roles a diverse plant group is adapted and more prevalent among wetlands.…

Lee Ann Newsom’s presentation represented an archeologist’s styles of studying past biodiversity and human existences up to 12,000 years ago. The theme of Dr. Newsom’s presentation was the significance of worldwide wetlands for the study of human life staring in the Late Pleistocene era up to approximately 1500 A.D.. Dr. Newsom began by explaining the significance of her theme. Wetlands provide good environments for the preservation of sediment, since sediment creates hypoxic and anoxic…

commercial developments, John Heinz is a pocket of wilderness that provides a haven for local wildlife. With five distinct habitat types represented at John Heinz, the property supports various ecosystems. These habitats include marsh (Tinicum Marsh), woodlands, grasslands, a tidal creek (Darby Creek), and a man-made impoundment. Historically, the wetlands spanned 6000 acres but now have been reduced to a mere 300. In 1972 the refuge was established to protect these remaining wetlands,…

The city of Beaufort where I reside has an amazing high of 336 square miles of water versus 583 square miles of land. Beaufort,S.C is surrounded by many wetlands. Upon doing some research I found that this state has "5 major types of wetlands palustrine (marshes and swamps), riverine (wetlands associated with rivers and streams), lacustrine (wetlands associated with lakes), marine wetlands (saltwater inter-tidal areas associated with the ocean), and estuarine wetlands (brackish water areas where…

An area of coastal wetland that is regularly flooded and drained by seawater is known as a salt marsh. Salt marshes are extremely important to many species as it serves as their habitat, and also saves them from potential predators as only certain species are able to live in the environment of a salt marsh. The salt marsh is mostly shallow and brackish, and consists of mostly saltwater. Salt marshes often develop amid marine and terrestrial environments, which results in biologically diverse…

Salt water marsh provide ecosystems to many type of wildlife. But in the past two centauries there has been many dangers to the marshes. Rising sea level has became a major problem for today’s environment, particularly the pacific coast marshes and wetlands, according to Dr. Glen Macdonald’s research. He has done research on how the sea level rising is affecting the marshes. His research has been focused on the 14 salt water marshes along the pacific coast, ranging from Tijuana to the northern…

as a filter strip to attenuate sediment, pollutant, and nutrient runoff, and as a wildlife habitat, all wrapped into one. Riparian buffers also act as corridors, connecting one forest segment to another, which aids in the movement of migratory wildlife and those with larger home ranges. To explore the significance of these areas, one must look at how they function simultaneously to serve as wildlife corridors, filters, and stream shade. Under most circumstances, managing for wildlife should…