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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The map can help scientists studying where slow-flowing aquifers are feeding nature, nourishing streams and wetlands.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
On Illinois Environmental Lobby Day, hundreds gathered in Springfield to push action on three environmental bills to protect wetlands, ban single-use plastics and safeguard against energy and water strains caused by the data center boom.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The park runs along the Los Angeles River and the 710 Freeway and contains a river parkway, walking trails, freshwater wetlands and open space for recreation.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Beyond individual initiatives, over 63 percent of growers achieve habitat scores above national benchmarks, integrating pollinator strips, wetlands and native plantings to increase biodiversity.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
On Illinois Environmental Lobby Day, hundreds gathered in Springfield to push action on three environmental bills to protect wetlands, ban single-use plastics and safeguard against energy and water strains caused by the data center boom.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The park runs along the Los Angeles River and the 710 Freeway and contains a river parkway, walking trails, freshwater wetlands and open space for recreation.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Beyond individual initiatives, over 63 percent of growers achieve habitat scores above national benchmarks, integrating pollinator strips, wetlands and native plantings to increase biodiversity.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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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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