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wetlands

noun

plural of wetland

as in marshes

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development

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Recent Examples of wetlands Don’t miss the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens, with its network of scenic trails through more than 100 acres of forests and wetlands. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Floating islands exist all over the world in wetlands, where shards of shore often break off into the water. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 Her administration has since been supportive of changes Kelly made to its development plan, including preservation of 63 acres of wetlands on the property and about 20 acres of wetlands elsewhere. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 Beaver dams restrict water flow in a river, often creating ponds and wetlands. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Elevated Boardwalk Boardwalks—like the one pictured in this design by Nievera Williams—serve as an idyllic garden path for those who have wetlands, have water on the property, or simply prefer an elevated walkway. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 Class 1 wetlands no longer need a permit after the 2021 law passed, but Woods said the state still tracks some of those losses. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2026 The axolotl, which comes from the shrinking wetlands of Mexico City, is known for its rare ability to regrow limbs and other body parts. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Native to the wetlands of coastal North and South Carolina, Venus flytraps grow in moist, acidic soils with high humidity but low soil fertility. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026

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Fire is part of the Everglades ecology — wildfire season coincides with the end of spring when stormy-weather lightning strikes ignite marshes still dry from winter.

— Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
But in the swamps and marshes, oaks are isolated on the islands.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

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