Wetlands

A wetlands is an area of land whose soil is saturated with moisture either permanently or seasonally. Such areas may also be covered partially or completely by shallow pools of water.

Photo: Baldwin Swamp Wetlands, Bundaberg

Wetlands are of interest to Councils in a couple of ways.

• As a discharge point for stormwater drainage.
• As a recreational facility.

Signs of a Healthy Wetlands

Related Pages

• Biofiltration System
• Boardwalk
• Constructed Wetlands
• Drainage Authority
• Ideanthro
• SQID
• Stormwater Quality Improvement Device
• Water Body
• Watercourse
• Water Sensitive Urban Design
• Wetlands
• Wetlands Photo No.1

Contributors

The following site members have contributed to this page:

• Wayne Eddy

External Links & References

1. Wikipedia
2. Construction and Establishment Guidelines: Swales, Bioretention Systems and Wetlands (Water by Design)
3. Google Search
4. Ideanthro Wetlands Youtube Playlist