Wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay watershed act as "nature’s kidneys," filtering pollutants before they reach the bay. They are transitional zones where land is permanently or seasonally saturated with water, creating unique ecosystems of hydrophytic (water-loving) plants. National Geographic Society 1. Types of Wetlands in the Region Freshwater Marshes
: Dominated by grasses and reeds, often found in inland areas or along the upper reaches of tidal rivers. Wetlands Cbaby
Think of them as the planet’s kidneys. Wetland plants and soils trap pollutants, process excess nutrients, and filter out sediment, providing us with cleaner water for free. Wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay watershed act as
Tagline: “Raise your baby. Restore the marsh. Grow the future.” Types of Wetlands in the Region Freshwater Marshes
Wetlands are the "babies" of the landscape? No. They are the armor. They slow storm surges before they hit human cities. The loss of wetlands directly correlates with the death of human babies during cyclones (as seen in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina).
Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year. They are found all over the world and come in various forms, including marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens.
They act as natural sponges, absorbing excess rain and reducing the impact of floods.