wetlands

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When we came to a body of water in a clearing — the Woodley Park Wetlands — we watched as a majestic-looking cormorant stretched its wings in the distance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Wetlands are still often protected from a development standpoint, and so, in addition to infill, require pricey, lengthy permitting.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

"Wetlands have always been a critical ecosystem for humans across the globe," said Samantha Krause, professor of geography and environmental studies at Texas State University.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024

The call of the corncrake is a “lovely noise to hear out in the washes,” says Emilie Fox-Teece of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve at Welney, Norfolk.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

The Wetlands Conservancy had asked him to recommend and install an accounting system.

From O+F by Wetterau, John Moncure