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Long Island
Sound Study: Priority Habitats |
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Freshwater wetlands
are the transitional zone between the land and fresh
water. There are areas where the water table is at or
near the surface of the soil and there is no tidal
influence. They are very diverse and may be dominated by
trees, such as red maple, shrubs, such as swamp azalea,
or herbs, such as cattail. These wetlands aid in
groundwater recharge and store flood water. They are
also critical habitat to many rare plant and animal
species. |
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Town Park, Pound Ridge, NY (before restoration) |
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Town Park, Pound Ridge, NY (After restoration) |
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