The McPherson Valley Wetlands encompasses over 4,000 acres and is managed intensively for waterfowl. The area currently holds 51 independently managed wetland pools.

Aug 29, 2024 · Currently the area holds 51 independently managed wetland pools, two refuges that include approximately 650 total acres and approximately 350 acres of water when full, and …

Apr 7, 2025 · 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 during the …

Article 1.1: "...wetlands are areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including …

Nov 21, 2025 · wetland, complex ecosystem characterized by flooding or saturation of the soil, which creates low-oxygen environments that favor a specialized assemblage of plants, …

During periods of excessive rain, wetlands absorb and slow floodwaters, which helps to alleviate property damage and may even save lives. Wetlands also absorb excess nutrients, sediments, …

More specifically, wetlands are areas where the presence of water determines or influences most, if not all, of an area's biogeochemistry—that is, the biological, physical, and chemical …

Coastal wetlands and estuaries connect lands and watersheds to the ocean. They are biologically and physically dynamic and are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the …

Explore what wetlands are, why they matter, and eight fascinating facts about these vital ecosystems and WWF’s work to protect them.

Jun 22, 2025 · Wetlands act as natural sponges, absorbing and storing large amounts of water during periods of heavy rainfall. This reduces the volume and velocity of floodwaters, …