Freshwater Wetlands Habitat

In Southwest Florida, storm water retention areas are often necessary on developed properties. At Manatee Park, one retention area was planted with wetland vegetation to provide wildlife habitat, improve aesthetics, and help filter the water. The vegetation depends on the amount of water and the length of time it is retained. This area does not hold water for long periods, but it does retain moisture in the soil. Wetland trees do well here, but grasses and wildflowers need more sustained moisture to survive. Other examples of freshwater wetlands are marshes, swamps, strands, and sloughs.

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