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GUIDE TO NEBRASKA'S WETLANDS
Wetlands are associated with the edge of most lakes and ponds across the
state. DAKOTA ALTMAN, PLATTE BASIN TIMELAPSE
Wet meadow wetlands are abundant in the Sandhills and along many of
our rivers, including here along the Platte River in Lincoln County. They are
important for hay production. MIKE FORSBERG, NEBRASKALAND
Wetlands can be found within most of our
communities. Some are natural, and some are
constructed, such as this rain garden area in
downtown Lincoln. ETHAN FREESE, PLATTE BASIN TIMELAPSE
Alkaline wetlands have concentrations of salts (the white crust) that form
through evaporation. ETHAN FREESE, PLATTE BASIN TIMELAPSE
The Central Platte River and its fl oodplain has a
variety of wetland types, including fringe and wet
meadow wetlands shown here.
ETHAN FREESE, PLATTE BASIN TIMELAPSE
Waterfowl using a Rainwater Basin playa wetland
near Utica. ETHAN FREESE, PLATTE BASIN TIMELAPSE
