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Calcareous Fens: Understanding this rare, special and sensitive wetland type
A fen is a unique wetland that is primarily fed by input from groundwater flowing through the aquifer from higher-elevation landforms. Recharge from groundwater rather than rainfall is favored by position along a slope, where water moves downward, preventing stagnation and keeping nutrient levels relatively high.
Monarch Butterfly Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA)
Supporting native pollinators has been of special public interest in recent times. Recognizing the ecological roles of pollinators and the pressures they face today (from factors such as habitat loss and climate change), efforts are being made to ensure a future for these vital species.
Waterfowl Wonderland
The midwestern United States is home to some of the most coveted waterfowl hunting grounds in the nation. Every year, thousands of hunters come together to take part in this popular and revered pastime. States in the Midwest, representing both the Central and Mississippi Flyways for waterfowl, consistently rank in the top half of states for duck and goose hunting popularity..
10 Species Supported by Wetland Restoration
MPI shares a Top 10 list of species that benefit from ecological conservation and restoration in the Upper Midwest: Monarch Butterfly, Rusty Patched Bumblebee, Muskrat, River Otter, Northern Leopard Frog, Wood Duck, Green Heron, Blanding’s Turtle, Wild Rice, Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid
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8 Wetland Types
Taking into account the edaphic (soil-related), botanical, and hydrological variability among the types of wetlands in the United States, experts have developed a number of classification systems to categorize wetlands. One such system is Circular 39, developed in 1956 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Circular 39 defines twenty different types of wetlands found in the U.S. The first eight are inland freshwater wetland types, all of them found in Minnesota.
