as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development

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Recent Examples of wetland Hike the five miles of woodland trails or spot sea otters by kayak on the wetland waterways of the Elkhorn Slough Preserve. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2025 The new wetland created by the dams covers nearly five acres, the conservation group said. Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025 These comprehensive trails span both Baldwin and Mobile counties, following the coastline, wetlands, and backwaters—all crucial stopover habitats for migratory birds. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025 Day visitors and overnight guests can utilize a variety of rental options to explore the quiet wetlands of the Colorado River estuary. Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wetland

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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetland. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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