About 15 years ago, we had the opportunity to visit Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia. Although the swamp was mostly stripped of its signature cypress trees over 100 years ago, it ...

While on a recent trip, I was reminded of the importance of wetlands to wildlife diversity. Wetlands are usually classified according to their physical location, dominant vegetation, and major water ...

Wetlands are distinct ecosystems that are comprised of exactly what they sound like: water and land. They can be found all across the nation, including in Michigan, but not quite in the same ...

Ohio is continuing efforts to preserve wetlands, which are critical to reducing erosion, controlling pollution and providing a sustainable environment for plants and animals. There are four types of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Compared with the steep bluffs of the Driftless region or the north woods' towering pines, you may not think of wetlands as ...