Understanding the Benefits & Design of Constructed Wetlands In a previous discussion titled “What is a wetland?“, we explore the multifaceted roles of natural wetlands. They are crucial for supporting diverse plant and animal species, controlling floods by absorbing surplus water, enhancing water quality through the removal of pollutants, and preserving biodiversity. Recognizing these benefits,…
Wetland elevation dynamics hinge on the intricate interplay between subsidence and accretion processes. Subsidence includes several local factors that contribute to the gradual lowering of wetland elevation such as compaction and consolidation of sediments, occurring both in shallow and deep layers, tectonic activity influencing the geological framework, and human-induced impacts like the withdrawal of oil…
Requiring a permit to build on jurisdictional wetlands is a crucial aspect of environmental conservation and sustainable land use management. Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, providing habitat for diverse plant and animal species, improving water quality, and offering flood control. The need for a permit stems from the recognition that unregulated…
A wetland is an area where water is present either on the soil surface or within the plant root zone for a portion of the year and contains vegetation adapted to wet soils. Wetlands are diverse ecosystems that bridge the gap between terrestrial and aquatic environments. They’re incredibly important because they provide habitat for a…
