wetland
noun
wet·land
ˈwet-ˌland 
-lənd
: land or areas (such as marshes or swamps) that are covered often intermittently with shallow water or have soil saturated with moisture
—usually used in plural
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the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development
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Start the morning kayaking in the Morro Bay Estuary, an 800-acre wetland with salt marshes and mudflats.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The turtles' parents are native to the Iowa wetlands.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 June 2025
The association has advocated for other development-friendly policies, including the reduction of Manatee County’s wetland protections.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The Village Board chose the wetlands in the 990 block of Skidmore Avenue in April, with one dissenting vote.
—Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The turtles' parents are native to the Iowa wetlands.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 June 2025
The association has advocated for other development-friendly policies, including the reduction of Manatee County’s wetland protections.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The Village Board chose the wetlands in the 990 block of Skidmore Avenue in April, with one dissenting vote.
—Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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wetland
noun
wet·land
ˈwet-ˌland
: land or areas (as marshes or swamps) having much soil moisture
—usually used in plural
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