Wetlands
Wetlands
Wetlands are species-diverse habitats characterized by unique hydrology, soils, and plant life. In general, wetlands are areas that have SOILS that exhibit saturated or flooded features, VEGETATION that is adapted to wet conditions, and is SUFFICIENTLY WET to limit growth of non-wetland or upland vegetation. Traditionally drained for agricultural, housing, and business development, wetlands in the United States have been significantly reduced; over half have been lost since the 18th century. Wetlands serve several critical functions in the environment including flood control, pollution reduction, and wildlife habitat. Private landowners, non-profits, and government agencies have led many efforts to ensure wetlands will exist for future generations. These efforts include requiring mitigation for development that threatens existing wetlands, restoring degraded wetlands, and creating new wetland areas.
Due to the complex nature of wetlands, it is imperative to use knowledgeable and trained professionals to ensure fully functioning wetlands. BluAcres has been a leader in this effort for over a decade. To date, our wetland projects have been implemented from New York to Alabama. Please check out our Projects page to see our work in action.
Services That We Offer
Evaluation & Delineation
Does a wetland already exist; what are its boundaries?
Mitigation
Locating, designing, constructing, and monitoring new wetlands to mitigate the loss of existing wetlands to development projects
Restoration
Improving degraded wetlands by restoring hydrology, ensuring desirable plant cover, and providing micro-topographies
Waterfowl Impoundments
Not all wetlands are useful or appealing to waterfowl; we implement the design aspects that make the difference
Please contact us if you’d like BluAcres to help you with a wetland project.
