Beavers and nutria, a type of invasive rodent, damage wetlands by devouring plants that hold wetland soil together. Wetlands in court This year, the Supreme Court will rule on a case called Sackett v.

Bogs. Marshes. Swamps. Fens. All are examples of wetlands. But the type of wetland that gets protection under federal law is a matter of wide dispute, one reset by a sweeping ruling Thursday from ...

There are several types of wetlands along the river, including floodplain forests, marshes, sedge meadows and low prairies. They are home to 121 rare animal species, ...

Marshes can serve as a cost-effective solution for coastal ... The researchers used their model to analyze how much shorter a protective seawall could be if it sits behind various types of marsh.

About three months ago, scientists buried tea bags at the Metcalf Marsh. They are doing this to get a better understanding of how climate change might be affecting decomposition and carbon storage.

Horses, bulls and birds of all types live among the pink marshes of the Camargue, a rugged landscape shaped by the relentless push and pull of sea and river. By Alexis Steinman Alexis Steinman, a ...