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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Environmental groups near New Orleans are planting 30,000 native trees to restore coastal wetlands damaged by Hurricane Katrina and strengthen storm protection.
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Melina Walling, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Wood storks were listed as endangered in 1984, when its population had dropped by over 75 percent—from roughly 20,000 nesting pairs to about 5,000 nesting pairs—primarily due to wetland loss.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Second, the Illinois Rewilding Law is the first step toward protecting wetlands in our state that can prevent flooding, ensure healthier water quality and improve access for native species.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Water’s central role in bird conservation The South Florida wetland dynamic is central to the snail kite’s survival.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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Melina Walling, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Wood storks were listed as endangered in 1984, when its population had dropped by over 75 percent—from roughly 20,000 nesting pairs to about 5,000 nesting pairs—primarily due to wetland loss.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Second, the Illinois Rewilding Law is the first step toward protecting wetlands in our state that can prevent flooding, ensure healthier water quality and improve access for native species.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Water’s central role in bird conservation The South Florida wetland dynamic is central to the snail kite’s survival.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wetland. Accessed 20 Feb. 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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