Louisiana wetlands are unique and vital ecological assets. Wetlands act as a storm buffer against hurricanes and storms. They act as flood control devices: holding excess floodwaters during high rainfall (much like a sponge). Wetlands replenish aquifers, and they purify water by filtering out pollutants and absorbing nutrients. Wetlands provide habitat for a variety of wildlife. See similar questions...

Wetlands are the most productive ecosystems on earth. They are areas saturated by surface or groundwater that support hydric, or water-loving, vegetation. They filter and remove harmful pollutants and contaminants from water, which makes cleaner water in lakes and rivers. Wetlands moderate flooding, prevent soil erosion, and recharge groundwater. They also provide local wildlife with shelter, food and breeding grounds. See similar questions...

Ans. Pakistan’s wetlands support a broad spectrum of important plant species and invertebrate and vertebrate animals. The latter includes a range of threatened, endemic and endangered species: five species of mammals, nine bird species, six forms of reptile, and about six freshwater, estuarine and marine fish types. Several of these animals are world famous such as the Indus Dolphin, Punjab Urial, Marsh Crocodile and Green and Olive Ridley Turtles. See similar questions...

The wetlands help filter pollutants and sediment from the surface water before it enters the streams. The wetlands help to slow the rate of water entering a stream after a rain storm. This helps to prevent erosion in the stream and it helps to prevent flooding along the stream. It is excellent habitat for organisms that depend on the stream for water and the habitat provided by the wetland provides a safe haven for the animals. It is also a great place to bird watch or just take in nature! See similar questions...

The most common types of restoration techniques include water diversion, shoreline protection, barrier island restoration, outfall management, dredged material/marsh creation, hydrologic restoration, sediment and nutrient trapping, marsh management, and vegetative planting. See similar questions...

During ancient times the Mississippi River would naturally overflow its banks in the springtime, providing new sediments and nutrients to the coastal area from 32 interior states and southern Canada. Over past centuries, a tremendous amount of suspended soil was deposited in the shallow Gulf of Mexico, eventually creating new land in south Louisiana. See similar questions...

Brevard County uses the same definitions as those used by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). The definitions use soil types, hydrological requirements, and vegetation types to determine the extent and type of wetland. See similar questions...

We start by selecting a route that avoids sensitive areas whenever possible. This route is based on detailed professional surveys and studies. We also mark wetlands and culturally important sites that need to be avoided during construction. Next, we are very careful around the sites during construction. We choose only qualified and experienced professional pipeline builders. By doing this, we minimize the impact of construction activities on these sites. See similar questions...

In naturally occurring ponds where there are frogs, minnows, and dragonflies there is no need to put a larvicide in the water since these animals are natural predators of mosquitoes and keep the mosquito population low. See similar questions...

The Zoning Office has no wetland authority. To find out if wetlands can be filled one would need to contact the Morrison County Soil and Water District. See similar questions...

Bioenergy crops will not be planted in wetlands in the U.S. However, they do have the potential to be planted as buffer strips along waterways and streams to intercept nutrient runoff from agricultural crops, thus helping to protect water quality. They would also contribute to decreasing sediment transport from agricultural lands. See similar questions...

The LOWA, Louisiana Outdoor Writers' Association, is a non-profit organization comprised of outdoor communicators including newspaper and magazine writers, columnists, editors, photographers, cartoonists, radio and television broadcast journalists, book authors, lecturers, and public relations specialists. More info on this organization can be found at: "Louisiana Outdoor Writers' Association. See similar questions...

They can be under certain circumstances, this is described in detail in the Fact Sheets on "Mosquito Production and Management - Saline Wetlands, Freshwater and Constructed Wetlands, and Irrigation Wetlands". (BACK) See similar questions...

The only accurate way to find out whether or not wetlands exist on your property is to have a wetland evaluation (delineation) performed on site by the State or a qualified consultant who has verified it with the State. However, much information can be determined by examining various resource maps including the Brevard County Soil Survey, aerial photography, habitat overlays, and the Department of the Interior’s National Wetland Inventory. See similar questions...