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I started the site Wetland Research in the way most things are created, in order to scratch an itch. The internet has had such a profound effect on research, that most information can be found on the internet in one form or another. The downside to the distributed nature of the internet is that important information can easily be overlooked or just not turn up in the search engines.
In my own searching, I have found this to be true and have thought:
"Wouldn't it be great if there were one site that had just enough information to get me started and also had at least a half dozen links to the important information on this topic?"
To me, what makes wetland very interesting to study is its interdisciplinary nature. (hydrogology, biology, Law, Chemistry, policy, and many other fields) Due to this, it seems that much information on the field is scattered widely throughout the web in places that the casual searcher may not stumble upon.
The wiki is intended for all users, from professionals in the field to students writing a book report on a local wetland. By using Mediawiki, the same software used by Wikipedia, anyone can add something of value to the project, a write up on a local wetland, a report on legislation anything topical that you think is worthwhile. However, please remember to respect the copyrights of the owner when posting materials other than your own.
So I purchased the domain name, dusted off my paltry PHP and Linux skills, ponied up some change for the hosting fees, fired up the Wiki...and....here we are!
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Having grown up in and visited wetlands in the 5 Boros, I can attest to the density of Phragmites stands, which can span many acres wide and deep.
Freshkills Park, (formerly the much denigrated Freshkills landfill) in Staten Island came up with an unorthodox method of clearing the area with goats. For a period of 6 weeks the goats will eat their way through the 2 acres reeds. Once completed, the remaining rhizones (roots) which will put forth new shoots, seeming instantaneously, and will be treated with herbicide to make way for natural species, including Spartina grasses.
Very interested in seeing how this turn out.
The original article is located here:
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I added a few sections "Low Cost Mapping" in addition to "Wetland Plants and Wildlife", soon to be filled with some interesting posts. I am entertaining the idea of adding a weekly writeup about a wetland plant or animal, time permitting.
Wetlands in the News
18 May 2024
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Harbor Wetlands, a new outdoor exhibit, recreates salt marsh habitat from Baltimore's past
It's part of the National Aquarium's newest outdoor exhibit called Harbor Wetland, which is an effort to help keep our waterways clean and healthy.
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Why wetlands are important
By the fall of 1992, the stage had been set for what is called the Great Flood of 1993, the largest flood ever recorded by this country.
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Westport wants fresh eyes on wetlands
Wetlands dot many parts of Westport, and the growing city wants a scientist to provide a deciding opinion on their current character, and how they came to be.
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Mark Clark Extension, if built, could impact nearly 40 acres of wetlands in Charleston
SCDOT applied to continue construction of the Mark Clark Extension. The pending project in Charleston County could temporarily or permanently impact wetlands.
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Photos show illegal destruction of protected natural area on State Governor's property: 'They cleared out acres of wetlands'
A governor is under fire for his role in the destruction of trees in protected wetlands near his property. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, along with a neighbor and a neighborhood organization,...