Wetlands Mapper - Colorado Natural Heritage Program
There are currently over 1.7 million acres of wetlands and waterbodies mapped within Colorado, representing less than 3% of the landscape. Use this mapping tool to explore where wetlands are located or see the Landscape Summaries for an accounting of wetland acres by river basin, subbasin, and county.
Fossil Creek Wetlands Natural Area - City of Fort Collins
Learn More about the Fossil Creek and Stanton Creek Project. A beautiful wetland on Fossil Creek, rich with wildlife. The best place to enjoy Fossil Creek Wetlands is from the observational road pull-out on the south side of Trilby Road approximately mile west of Timberline Road.
Wetlands and Riparian Areas | Colorado Encyclopedia
Wetlands in Colorado can be divided into five types: fens, marshes, wet meadows, riparian wetlands, and salt flats. Fens have peat (undecomposed organic matter) soils and stable, groundwater-driven hydrologic regimes that limit the decomposition of organic matter.
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area – Fort Collins - Uncover Colorado
The wetland environment of Riverbend Ponds Natural Area, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a haven for native wildlife as well as a pleasant recreation spot for locals. The area’s seven fishing ponds were formerly gravel mine ponds, a relic of Northern Colorado’s mining heritage.
The 5 Types of Wetlands You Need to Know About - The Swamp …
Wetlands are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, playing a critical role in maintaining biodiversity, improving water quality, and regulating climate. Despite their importance, not all wetlands are the same. They come in various forms, each with unique characteristics and ecological functions. Here, we’ll explore five main types of wetlands, helping you
Wetland - Wikipedia
Article 1.1: "...wetlands are areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters."
Wetlands Mapper | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - U.S. Fish and …
The Wetland Mapper fulfills the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s strategic plan for the development, revision and dissemination of wetlands data and information to resource managers and the public.
Colorado Wetland Program Plan - Colorado Natural Heritage …
Starting in 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encouraged states and tribes to formulate strategic plans, called Wetland Program Plans (WPPs), to articulate statewide goals and objectives for wetlands.
Wetlands - Natural Resources Conservation Service
2024年12月17日 · Wetlands are a home to many species of migratory and resident birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish, insects, and plants. They also benefit society by storing floodwaters, filtering pollutants, serving as a carbon sink, and providing recreation sites for …
Working in Wetlands - Colorado Natural Heritage Program
Information about federal, state, and local wetland regulations. Best Management Practices for working in and around wetlands, grouped by wetland type and land use. Resources for land owners and managers interested in wetland conservation and restoration.