wetland
noun
wet·land
ˈwet-ˌland 
-lənd
: land or areas (such as marshes or swamps) that are covered often intermittently with shallow water or have soil saturated with moisture
—usually used in plural
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the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development
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The wetlands were also partially filled to avoid inundation of low-lying lands, which resulted in a disruption of the natural hydrology of water systems.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The local community runs informative hikes around the wetlands, which contain eight primate species, including grey-cheeked mangabey and red colobus, endemic only to this region, along with 200 bird species, such as the great blue turaco.
—Kate Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
This involved a joy ride across the wetland in Yamane’s boat as chunks of ice flew into the air and Harley huddled close to me for warmth.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
The expansive wetlands in South Florida have long had a reputation for being rich in biodiversity and brimming with wildlife.
—Victoria Malloy, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The local community runs informative hikes around the wetlands, which contain eight primate species, including grey-cheeked mangabey and red colobus, endemic only to this region, along with 200 bird species, such as the great blue turaco.
—Kate Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
This involved a joy ride across the wetland in Yamane’s boat as chunks of ice flew into the air and Harley huddled close to me for warmth.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
The expansive wetlands in South Florida have long had a reputation for being rich in biodiversity and brimming with wildlife.
—Victoria Malloy, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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wetland
noun
wet·land
ˈwet-ˌland
: land or areas (as marshes or swamps) having much soil moisture
—usually used in plural
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