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Wetland Restoration

Wetland Restoration - CP 23 (Practice Code: 657)

Wetland restoration is the re-establishment of a previously drained wetland by filling ditches, excavation, diking or removing/breaking tile drains.

Benefits of wetland restoration include the improvement of water quality and wildlife habitat. America's ducks and geese rely on wetlands, as do hundreds of species of plants, amphibians and native birds. A wetland will temporarily hold runoff, which reduces flooding downstream and filters sediment, nutrients and chemicals before the water recharges groundwater.

WetlandRequirements/Maintenance: Land must have hydric soils, which are soils saturated with water part or all of the year. Hydric soils normally occur in natural wetlands or previously restored, enhanced or created wetlands. Remove debris from pipe inlets out outlets and inspect and repair pipes or water control structures before restoration. Replanting wetland vegetation may be necessary until a good stand is established. Check with local NRCS offices for soils information and design and construction standards. (Note: Existing natural seed banks will sometimes regenerate native vegetation in the wetland.)

To enhance wetland effectiveness, plant native wetland foliage to increase existing vegetation. Furthermore, adjacent upland nesting cover greatly improves the value of wetlands for wildlife.

The following restored wetland images were photographed on land in the Lake Erie Buffer region.

Wetland Sign A great example of a restored wetland, located in Wood County.  (Click photo for larger image)

 

Wood County wetland Located in Wood County, another beautiful representation of a wetland restoration.  (Click photo for larger image)

 

Restored Wetland Two spectacular captures of a restored wetland in Wood County.  (Click photo for larger image)

 

Restored Wetland A different view of the restored wetland above.  (Click photo for larger image)

 

For further information on conservation buffers, visit the following pages:

Ohio Lake Erie Buffer Office ~ 3900 Campus Drive Suite A ~ Lima, OH 45804

Information on this site is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. The Ohio Lake Erie Buffer Program disclaims any liability for any errors or omissions. The Ohio Lake Erie Buffer Team prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or family status.

Modified by Benjamin Marckel, January 2003