Life in a Wetland During dry hot seasons, water is slowly released from the wetlands. Marsh Marigold Why Wetlands Are Important Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife to nest, feed, breed and migrate. As you enjoy the trail, be on the lookout for some of...
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Life in a Wetland During dry hot seasons, water is slowly released from the wetlands. Marsh Marigold Why Wetlands Are Important Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife to nest, feed, breed and migrate. As you enjoy the trail, be on the lookout for some of these species. Wetlands also provide food for fish and wildlife, flood Wetlands are natural filtration protection, shoreline erosion control, systems. Water is naturally cleaned water quality improvement and as it passes through the wetlands. Leopard opportunities for recreation. Frog Mallard Duck Wetlands soak up extra water like a New England sponge during wet seasons. This Fall Aster helps reduce erosion and flooding. Disappearing Wetlands EN ESPAÑOL & ENGLISH Today less than 10% of the wetlands Red Winged Blue Flag Blackbird present in Illinois in the early 1800s Iris remain, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. waukeganparks.org/signs
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