as in wetlands
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
local farmers can make extra money by digging peat out of the nearby muskeg
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The animals usually inhabit freshwater areas such as ponds, lakes, rivers, marshes, streams and adjacent wetlands.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
7 May 2026 -
For more than five years, the Mālama Hawaiʻi program has encouraged visitors to support local communities—whether by volunteering at a food pantry, helping restore coastal wetlands, or participating in beach cleanups.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Nearby, explore Anastasia State Park, a 1600-acre property brimming with wildlife, stunning beaches, maritime hammocks, and tidal marshes.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Since then, officials have used grants to restore marshes, remove invasive species and replace turf grass with native plants.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Workers of the 1920s waded into swamps, armed with axes and handsaws.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The fire had reached nearby bays and swamps, which contributed to the challenging firefighting conditions.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Muskegs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muskegs. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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