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Apr 25, 2024 · Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface for varying periods of time. Learn about the two general categories of wetlands: coastal/tidal and inland/non-tidal, and their characteristics, functions and types.
Feb 2, 2022 · A global theme is adopted for this day each year. The theme for 2022 is ‘Wetlands Action for People and Nature,’ a call to take action for wetlands and water quality. “Every day is wetlands day in Ohio, thanks to Governor DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz said. “Our wetlands not only provide a science-based ...
This 17-acre wildlife education area is situated in Dublin, Franklin County, Ohio just east of Sawmill Road and about one mile north of The Ohio State University Airport. This area is unique in that it is nestled among shopping centers and urban developments. Most of the property is a complex of vernal pools. These areas have hydric soils that ...
A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded or saturated by water, either permanently for years or decades or seasonally for a shorter periods. Flooding results in oxygen-poor ( anoxic) processes taking place, especially in the soils. [1] Wetlands are different from other land forms or water bodies due to their aquatic plants adapted to ...
May 18, 2023 · Wetlands are areas of ground that remain saturated with water for the majority of the year. They’re often found around lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. In Ohio, we have four main types of wetlands: freshwater marshes, bogs, swamps and fens. Sunset at Battelle Darby Creek wetlands.
Contact Information. Phone: 614-292-9774 Chris Tonra, PhD Chair, Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park Associate Professor, School of Environment and Natural Resources. Email: tonra.1@osu.edu.
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Feb 1, 2001 · Wetland Ecology. Wetlands provide a haven for rare and endangered plants, and one-third of all endangered species depend on wetlands for survival. Many wetlands are important fish spawning and nursery areas, as well as nesting, resting and feeding areas for waterfowl. Wetlands have been called "nature's kidneys" because of their ability to ...
