Hydrologic functions of prairie wetlands
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Abstract
Wetlands in the prairie known as potholes or sloughs represent an ever-changing mosaic of surface waters interacting with the atmosphere, groundwater, and each other in a variety of ways. Studies of groups of adjacent wetlands in different parts of the glaciated North American prairie have enabled some connections to be made between hydrologic processes, biological communities, and use of these wetlands by wetland-dependent wildlife. Understanding controls on variability in water levels, water volume, and salinity in these wetlands sets the stage for understanding controls on biological communities utilizing these wetlands. The role that natural variability in water and salinity plays in making these wetlands an important resource for waterfowl will provide an important context for those who are responsible for artificially altering the variability of water and salinity in prairie wetlands.
Suggested Citation
LaBaugh, J.W., Winter, T.C., Rosenberry, D., 1998, Hydrologic functions of prairie wetlands: Great Plains Research, v. 8, no. 1, p. 17-37.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Hydrologic functions of prairie wetlands |
| Series title | Great Plains Research |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1998 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Great Plains Research |
| First page | 17 |
| Last page | 37 |