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 ...

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 ...

Wetlands and floodplains like California's Yolo Bypass provide habitat for fish, birds and other animals, as well as flood control and other benefits. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis) The U.S. Supreme ...

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There are an estimated 7-9 million square kilometers of wetlands on the planet today. However, due to construction, sea level rise and a variety of other factors, this area is decreasing each year.

From the floodplain forests of the upper Mississippi River to the long coast of Lake Michigan, Wisconsin is rich in wetlands. Here's how to see them.

The proposal would limit what wetlands are considered "waters of the U.S." to areas that are continuously linked to permanent ...

A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands. The international team of scientists buried 19,000 bags of green ...

Wetlands are places where land and water meet. They provide wildlife habitat, improve water quality, store carbon and slow water down during floods. Wisconsin has about 6 million acres of wetlands, ...