wetland
Example Sentences
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Where tall acacias once cast cool shade over a wetland just upstream from the confluence of the Blue and White Nile, barren ground now lies exposed, criss-crossed by people gathering whatever wood remains.
From Barron's
In these wetlands, environmental NGO Matter of Trust is testing human hair as a tool to reduce pollution and improve soil health.
From Barron's
It was one of the last major undeveloped wetlands in Southern California and a breeding and feeding site for 370 bird species, along with fish, reptiles, rabbits, foxes, coyotes and other animals.
From Los Angeles Times
The Ballona wetlands had just been designated a state ecological reserve in 2005, but at the time there was concern the area wouldn’t be managed properly.
From Los Angeles Times
Lakes and wetlands slowly accumulate layers of sediment over centuries, locking in clues about the climate at the time each layer formed.
From Science Daily
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