wetland

Example Sentences

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It was one of the last major undeveloped wetlands in Southern California and a breeding and feeding site for 370 bird species, along with fish, reptiles, rabbits, foxes, coyotes and other animals.

From Los Angeles Times

The Ballona wetlands had just been designated a state ecological reserve in 2005, but at the time there was concern the area wouldn’t be managed properly.

From Los Angeles Times

Lakes and wetlands slowly accumulate layers of sediment over centuries, locking in clues about the climate at the time each layer formed.

From Science Daily

Methane concentrations in the atmosphere climbed at an unprecedented pace in the early 2020s due to a combination of weaker natural removal and rising emissions from warming wetlands, rivers, lakes, and agricultural areas.

From Science Daily

Newly engineered flood banks protect nearby villages from rising waters, while the wetlands help absorb carbon and reduce pollution.

From BBC