Playa Wetlands
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Located in several parts of the state with major
concentrations in central and southwestern Nebraska.
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A playa is a wind-formed depression in the soil with a
layer of clay beneath it.
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These wetlands rely heavily on precipitation to stay
wet, so they are constantly moving through wet and
dry cycles.
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Many of these wetlands have been drained and
converted to use for agriculture, and those that
remain are surrounded by highly productive
agricultural lands.
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Migratory waterfowl like ducks and geese make this
a great wetland type for recreational hunting.
Riverine Wetlands
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Located across the state of Nebraska throughout all of
our diverse ecosystems.
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Can be found along the edges of rivers, streams and
creeks, and on their associated floodplains.
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Although there are wetlands near all of our major
rivers, some with the most wetlands include the
Missouri, Platte, Niobrara, Loup and Elkhorn.
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These wetlands and rivers provide habitat both in
the water and out, as well as supply water for tribes,
cities and agriculture.
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Species like cottonwood trees and swamp milkweed
thrive in these wetland habitats, as do ancient fish
species like the pallid sturgeon and many other insect,
amphibian, reptile, bird and mammal species.
Urban Wetlands
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Located in or near cities, towns or communities
of people.
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Some are natural while some are man-made.
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Urban wetlands contribute to communities of
people in BIG ways – they reduce flooding, filter out
waste and harsh chemicals that run off when it rains,
replenish water for drinking and provide natural
habitats within cities. Plus, they are fun places to
explore! They are very important for our future
sustainability in communities!
Dakota
Altman
Ethan
Freese
Ethan
Freese
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