Tag: marshes
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USFWS: Historic levee breach opens 300 San Francisco Bay acres to tidal marsh restoration
Partners celebrate 20th anniversary of South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project On December 13, the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project partners and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened a 300-acre former industrial salt pond to the Bay with a celebration marking the 20th anniversary of their joint restoration venture. This major milestone event is…
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Bay Area Dutch Slough tidal restoration project creates powerful carbon sink, combats climate change
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — When we first visited Dutch Slough in eastern Contra Costa County last year, the recently restored tidal marsh was already flourishing. But hiding among the reeds was a critical question. How effective would the marsh be at sequestering carbon? A key benefit of restoring wetlands in the age of climate change.…
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All about the humble water shrew
Photo: Water shrew Erni Shutterstock The water shrew is well adapted to an aquatic lifestyle: they have a dark brown (almost black), waterproof coat of short fur, and ears (visible as white tufts) that can close in the water. A fringe of stiff silvery hairs runs the length of the underside of the tail, which…
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As Feds Weaken Wetlands Rules, Locals Eye Greater Protections For Otter Creek Swamps
Photo, from left: Marc Lapin of Middlebury College, along with Tina Heath, Charlie Hohn and Zapata Courage from the state wetlands program. They recently toured the Cornwall swamp section of the Otter Creek wetlands. JOHN DILLON / VPR The state’s largest wetlands area stretches 15 miles along the Otter Creek in Addison and Rutland counties.…
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Working for our wetlands
Wetlands – including lakes, lagoons, bogs and peatlands, as well as swamps and marshes – are regions that experience seasonal or perennial flooding. They generally host a range of plants and animals, and are vital to the survival of these species. However, they are also fragile ecosystems that require monitoring and maintenance to prevent their…
