wetlands

The coastguard doesn't know yet how much oil is spilling, or whether it has the potential to harm wetlands or wildlife in the area.

That, at least, is the conclusion of a report published by Wetlands International, a lobby group, this week.

Well, you know, we got into this in the beginning as a trade-off, they say, between the wetlands versus the ocean depth.

He said: 'The wetlands are home to lots of wading or marsh birds, as well as numerous alligators.

Now there's new focus on a pair of methane sources that we usually don't think of as natural polluters: wetlands and rice paddies.

The company faces a tidal wave of litigation and an epidemic of stories about oil-drenched sea birds and devastated wetlands.

American alligators are found in freshwater coastal wetlands across the southeastern United States, from Louisiana to the Carolinas.

Constructed wetlands around the house and the inclusion of a green roof further help to increase energy efficiency and manage water runoff.

As you develop and you have more businesses and more factories and more homes, you take away land that used to be drainage land, wetlands.

Walking through the wetlands used to be like slogging through a squishy field of wet hay.

Constructed wetlands, as a new kind of wastewater treatment technology, are widely studied and used in Nitrogen and Phosphorus removal.

And a local NGO is attempting to save the drought-affected biodiversity of Australian wetlands by using a network of irrigation channels.

It is a testament to the adaptability of life that such a galaxy of species has coalesced within the wetlands in such a short time.

This new amenity takes the form of a series of lakes, wetlands and waterways which lend form to the new districts in the master plan.

Flood is one of the natural phenomena of water flows and acting as a natural disturbance of rivers to their floodplain wetlands.

For a few months it is wetlands and is protected as a wildlife reserve.

No less than a presidential order has stopped the evictions of those who've encroached on forest reserves and wetlands.

However, providing food and shelter for endangered birds is not the only season for us to protect wetlands.

One of the spill's greatest environmental threats is to Louisiana's wetlands, scientists believe.

Saltwater wetlands, temporary marshes, salt lakes, and salt crust comprise the white areas (called "Salars" )pictured near the top.

But as the day progressed, flight after flight of geese crossed the sky and settled on the wetlands.

The wetlands' contours suggest that the Sackett property was, indeed, part of it at some point.

moreover , wetlands bring economic benefits in the form of fish and gei wai shrimp farming , recreation and tourism opportunities.

Subsurface flow constructed wetlands (SFS) can effectively remove BOD from the system, but less effectively for denitrification.

However, providing food and shelter for endangered birds is not the only reason for us to protect wetlands.

A lot of it is washed up into the wetlands. It is still there. It is still being eaten by marine life today.

However, the oxygen condition in constructed wetlands is of particularity and affects purification efficiency of wetlands.

He needed to find the Hatch Act, which his parents had told him was the law that controlled the development of wetlands in Massachusetts.

Changes in land use and climate change may result in large releases of these greenhouse gases from peat lands, and from wetlands.

Southern Sudan's virtually impenetrable wetlands provided sanctuary for wildlife during 25 years of civil war.

Different explanations have been offered for these fluxes, including emissions from fires, wetlands, melting permafrost, and plants.

Fourth, many inland wetlands have been drained or filled to grow crops or have been covered with concrete, asphalt, and buildings.

Constructed wetlands had been considered as an economical system of purifying waste water.

Luckily, more ang more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife.

The river is at flood levels, overflowing riverbanks and carrying oil downstream into wetlands, fields and yards.

As an effective direct way of protecting and enlarging wetlands area, Urban Wetland Park is rapidly growing recently.

The New Water and the Citadel projects are an attempt to embrace water in the Netherlands, which is almost completely composed of wetlands.

Recently the wetlands beside the rivers have attracted a extensive attention all over the world.

If we do not protect the wetlands, it will be impossible to see these birds in future.

As an effective tool to control non-point source pollution, constructed wetlands are increasingly recognized by many countries.

Oil booms are deployed in a marsh off the coast of Louisiana to protect the fragile wetlands from the BP oil spill.

Cowboys, caimans , and mud come together in the Pantanal, where modern pressures threaten one of the world's largest wetlands.

If some people have filled and built on an isolated corner of larger wetlands, should others be constrained from doing likewise?

Constructed wetlands is a new technology according to the theory of bionomics . It has particular characteristics and superiority.

Getting your feet wet in neighborhood conservation efforts can be as simple as joining your area river, lake or wetlands organization.

Turkey's wetlands and lakes are drying up, and with them the nation's bird species are also disappearing.

The long term objectives for existing plantations in wetlands are not described.

Ms. Louden proposed creating a landscape that would mimic the natural wetlands that border Yahoo's campus, but with a high-tech twist.

The majority channel downstream Xiaolangdi is wide and shallow wandering section, forming distinctive channel wetlands of the river.

Wetlands and Culture Museum is located at Yanqing County, Beijing, National Wetland Park Town, is a major part of the Wetland Reserve.

In 2000, Lake Bogoria National Reserve to be included on the wetlands of international intergovernmental "Ramsar Convention. "

Gradually and pervasively oozing ashore, coating everything in its path, leaked oil has started fouling Louisiana wetlands.

Low diversity and evenness, and landscape fragmentation, as well as complex geometrical shape of wetlands show low similarity in the area.

But no such project could be undertaken today; that vast swamp would be protected as wetlands.

But a unique project is underway to modify irrigation structures and send water to the dying wetlands .

Dolphins and whales are a common site in the sheltered bays, and the extensive wetlands are home to a large variety of birds.

It is an uncommon species in its wide range, and may be threatened by drainage of wetlands and other habitat degradation.

The butterfly roof helps direct rainwater into the constructed wetlands located along the entrance to the house.

The Arctic's frozen soils and wetlands store twice as much carbon as is held in the atmosphere.

That part of Louisiana contains some 40 percent of the nation's wetlands and is spawning grounds for countless fish and birds.

Constructed wetlands in the riparian zone can decontaminate certain organic pollutants and nutrients in surface runoff effectively.

Wetlands are a special natural integration composed of hydrophilous biology and wet environment.

He knew there were laws in Massachusetts, where he lived, that said when you could and couldn't put buildings on wetlands.

Wetlands can be designed to provide very important downstream water quality benefits.

Dongtinghu is one of the important wetlands in the world, whose ecological environment has been changed for thousand of years.

The southern part of the country turns temperate , with grasslands , wetlands and stands of Araucaria pine forests .

In addition, international important wetlands for the local community impact, shall also be discussed.

again flooded: Electronic Scale refers to fear of flooding the main junction box and sensor two parts fear of tidal wetlands afraid.

Along the Inter-oceanic highway between Puerto Maldonado and Puente Inambari, excessive gold mining has turned once lush wetlands to desert.

Also with the hot and sour wetlands and stimulus to strengthen stomach wiggle and promote secretion of digestive juice, improve appetite.

Wetlands play a very important role in supporting economic and social sustainable development.

Study on removal rate of pollutants and plant growth in subsurface and surface flow constructed wetlands.

See if the site houses a wetlands area or other location of protected wildlife.

Nitrification and denitrification in the different layers of the integrated vertical flow constructed wetlands (IVCW) are studied.

Mr. Joda, a native of Basra, came to Karbala in 2004 to fish and raise water buffaloes in the lush wetlands that reminded him of his home.

Its sources include wetlands resources regulations and wetlands ecosystems protection laws.

Because the changes will be rapid, natural ecosystems-wetlands, rain forests, savannas-may be unable to adapt.

The basic reason of wetlands destruction is that people pursue short-term private benefits but overlook the long-term social benefits.

Promoting scientific research relevant to the management and conservation of wetlands and their biota.

Wetlands enjoy "kidney of the globe" and the "cradle of life" in reputation.

As the oil seeps into Louisiana's fragile wetlands, it is apparent that the damage will last for years to come.

Golf courses can be designed to recycle their water through wetlands and use fewer chemicals.

The Yalu River Wetlands Nature Reserve is an important stopover for migrant birds in Northeast Asia.

Sparkling lake, wetlands grass, waterfowl Elique and Swan goose fly to south, as a natural landscape of the region.

small brown tree toad having a shrill call heard near wetlands of eastern United States and Canada in early spring.

Away from the wetlands, in the direction of Costa del Sol, several water bodies appear swollen in 2010.

OFfering food and home for some special kinds of animals is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands.

Under the effects of water and salinity, the spatial distribution of the natural wetlands presented a regular change pattern.

They raised beef cattle on what was essentially wetlands.

In 2006, sea level rise, storms and salt water intrusion has led to farmland near Shanghai, housing and wetlands destruction.

But through the cameraman's lens, we may still have a nice glimpse of the vastness and beauty of this reed wetlands.

The surrounding area of Luodian is a mixture of wetlands and dusty roads lined with hardware stores and scrap metal businesses.

Larger sea level rises would result in extensive flooding of lowland beaches, wetlands, and coastal settlements.

Such wetlands are comparable to rain forests and coral reefs in their biological diversity and productivity.

Besides desertification and grassland shrinkage, the region's lakes and wetlands are also drying up, experts say.

In winter, up to 68, 000 birds winter in these wetlands before flying back north in spring to their breeding grounds.

Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.

Aquacultural ponds are one of the types of artificial wetlands.

Hunter Wetlands Centre has also developed a Regional Ramsar Communications Plan and employs a part-time Ramsar Officer.

The convention is a treaty signed in Iran in 1971, in which countries pledge to work toward conserving wetlands.

Which is precisely one of the Xixi Wetlands'special characteristics .

Low temperature area mainly distributes in rivers, lakes, parks, wetlands and many regions which have many plants.

This paper analyzes the change regularity of soil physical characteristics of degraded wetlands.

An undated handout photo shows a herd of elephants migrating through the wetlands of Southern Sudan.

You see, carnivorous plants grow in bogs, which are open fields of wetlands.

In general, any project that has a potential to impact wetlands must follow a prescribed steps of principles, know as sequencing.

Those channels normally deliver water to crops, and diverting the flow to aid dead and dying wetlands is coming under scrutiny.

When properly managed, wetlands can help prevent non-point source pollution from degrading water quality.

Finally, the minimum eco-environmental water requirement for wetlands was calculated.

State Forestry Administration. China National Wetlands Conservation Action Plan[M]. Beijing: China Forestry Press, 2000.

The phosphorus removal efficiency by lake-side constructed wetlands during dry and wet seasons was analyzed.

A small band of newly licensed trappers hit the trail this week of pythons living in the swampy wetlands of southern Florida.

Experts predict this would in effect destroy the lakes and their surrounding freshwater wetlands.

The bad publicity put tourists off river cruises, fishing trips and visits to the basin's various lakes and wetlands.

The library worker had popped out to take some pictures in the Green Cay wetlands in Boynton Beach, Florida, before heading into work.

Correlative research was made on the activity of enzyme and soil nutrient of different wetlands in Yellow River Delta.

It is the existence of the wetlands forests that insures a high standard of biological diversity.

We have a lot of opportunities, like the restoration of Ferrol Bay and the valuable ecosystem in the Villa Maria wetlands .

Tres Rios and other constructed wetlands are increasing wetland areas within the state.

Also, the pollution of Taiwan's coastal wetlands has caused some migratory birds to avoid the island.

The expansive wetlands stretch across more than six hundred thousand hectares.

Nutrient-rich water is brought to the wetlands during each high tide, making a high rate of food production possible.

A floating fishing camp drifts in the Sudd, one of Africa's largest wetlands-more than 20, 000 square miles in the rainy season.

Does Groundwater Abstraction Cause Degradation of Rivers and Wetlands?

In wetlands concluding lake, river, beach established protection area.

Around half of the world's wetlands disappeared in the last century.

The wetlands were drained for use in agriculture, which may have helped change the local climate.

The project involved the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT).

This study investigates the hydraulic efficiency of constructed and natural wetlands with the EFDC numerical model.

Access is provided by paths on different levels in the Zhongguancun Life Science Park in Peking, a system of water and wetlands.

It is important to mimic the natural wetland conditions in the vicinity for appropriate hydrologic properties of the designed wetlands.

In drought inflicted areas, wetlands provide a method of water reuse, which reduces water demand, especially for potable water.

Napa Lake wetlands ago cormorants flew there, but stay for longer periods of time the habitat is the first time.

The plants, microbes and wildlife that inhabit wetlands filter out the dirt in the water.

There are no specific management plans for the wetlands of Youhao Forest Bureau, which include protection activities.

Beautifully gloomy images of the Wiltshire wetlands.

I was well aware that draining and damming were making a mess of many rivers and wetlands.

Mobilizing the concerning of community about the wetlands to get effective protections.

Protect and restore wetlands, which are an important part of grassland ecology.

louisiana National Guardsmen use Blackhawk helicopters to build a dam to protect the fragile wetlands.

Ramsar Convention deems the local participation in wetlands management an important principle for the wise use of wetlands.

Violence in the Delta, a wetlands region, is rooted in poverty, corruption and lawlessness.

Ecological evaluation on typical wetlands in Jilin Province .

Viewpoint at Azraq Wetlands Reserve, established 1977 as a haven for migratory birds.

This afternoon, my mother and aunts and sisters to the west side of Rose Lake County wetlands play.

Rustic wetlands are replaced with fountains and immaculate arti? cial ponds.

To get at the bitumen, the companies bulldoze wetlands to create vast open-pit mines.

Always wear strong sunscreen and consider using insect repellent if you will be birding near open water, marshes or wetlands.

In 800 years ago, there was a lack of, only by tidal lakes and wetlands.

I'm a little milu deer and I live in the wetlands are becoming smaller and smaller.

But your list does not include wetlands and peatlands.

The animals in question were crocodiles, which thrived in abundance in the wetlands of the ancient Sahara 100 million years ago.

Treatment effect of constructed wetlands on organic matter in wastewater from pig farm.

As a result, starting in 1972 with the enactment of the Clean Water Act, wetlands are protected at the Federal, State, and local level.

Meanwhile, wetlands are regarded as cradles of human culture, and rivers have mothered our great civilisations.

He added that the city should start restoring wetlands instead of reclaiming them.

following another wave of mud and wetlands will be also covered with moss!

The complex coastal wetlands here are a paradise for birds.

Heilongjiang Naolihe national nature reserve is situated in the middle of Sanjiang plain, one of the important plain wetlands in China.

The Salyan Rayon is located near wetlands frequented by migratory birds .

Lowlands and wetlands provide tender and juicy vegetation.

However, MRC does no only coordinate work, but is also actively involved in research and development of wetlands management issues.

Sure . In 2004 , the place here and New Zealand's Miranda Wetlands formed sister nature reserves .

Wetlands are full of vegetation that feeds everything from fish to people.

This article introduces the technology of processing rainstorm runoff by making use of constructed wetlands.

Sanjiang plain wetland is the one of the most important wetlands in the world. Now such important wetlands are put in protection.

Wetlands are common coastal features and habitat on Earth and are vital to mankind.

The Wetland in Nansi Lake is composed of lake, swamp, and constructed wetlands.

If people change the wetlands to make space for farms, the birds will not have enough space to live .

Many of Australia's wetlands are just the opposite of what their names suggest. They're now very dry.

Wetlands are unique because of their hydrologic conditions and their role as ecotones between terrestrial and aquatic system.

The CH4 emission before and after cutting in forest wetlands had minor correlation with the water level.

Magpie geese nest by the thousands in coastal wetlands.

but not at Pitsea, because the surrounding wetlands are among Britain's few remaining breeding grounds of the black-tailed godwit.

luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife.

The London Wetlands Centre in Barnes, south-west London, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Yanqing's vast wetlands provide living space for the birds .

In 1992 China signed on to the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty to plan for the "wise use, " or sustainable use, of all wetlands.

Kasten highlights natural wetlands, of which half have been destroyed worldwide, as having an economic value of $7 trillion per year.

There are 15 members of the National Parks family, beautiful areas of mountains, meadows, moorlands, woods and wetlands.

Well the Louisiana wetlands are just an amazing ecosystem.

Many people do not understand the importance of the wetlands.

FLORIDA'S politicians have debated for years with environmentalists over how to restore the Everglades wetlands to their natural state.

the scenery at the Xixi Wetlands should be good.

The nonnatives have now taken over some Midwestern forests, prairies and wetlands.

Sticky brown and orange crude has been spotted on grass and reeds in Louisiana's wetlands.

In addition, land reclamation and biofuel production remove or degrade crucial wetlands and other habitats for many migratory bird species.

the loss of coastal wetlands could certainly reduce fish populations , especially shellfish.

As permafrost gets warmer, it could become wetlands.

To learn what is at stake, we chartered a boat to take us into the wetlands East of the Mississippi River.

Wetlands often develop in the meander scars of dried-up oxbow lakes.

There is also evidence emerging of increasing emissions of methane, a powerful, but short-lived, gas from wetlands.

These wetlands are crucial to all life on Earth.

This stretch of wetlands has remained intact.

To protect water quality and aquatic habitat, keep campsites 100 feet from streams, lakes and other wetlands.

We have dammed rivers and drained wetlands .

They simply can't wait for the wetlands photo show.

For the advantages of low investment, simple performance and cheap operation cost, constructed wetlands are paid more and more attention.

More and more rivers, slowed by dams and bled by irrigation canals, don't reach the sea anymore. Wetlands are disappearing.

Incorporating wetlands into the landscape is becoming more and more important, especially in areas affected by either flood or draught.

Set fishing, flora and fauna watching, river trails, yoga platform, wetlands, sandy beaches and activities such as design.

Zhalong is one of the world's most important wetlands in north-east China.

The wetlands retreated to as little as 5-10% of their original size, according to a 2001 United Nations Environment Agency report.

at last, looked forward to the developing way of wetlands in the future.

A floating island and other natural wonders, in our continuing series on saving Taiwan's wetlands.

Woodlands, grasslands and wetlands constitute 67% of the city's 1, 108 square kilometers.

Traditional management of the shrimp ponds will be maintained to provide an example of the wise use of wetlands.

Fourth, strengthen ecological construction of wetlands to prevent water pollution is also a kind of scientific method.

We can see from prevention, restoration and consolidation of three main areas to protect and preserve wetlands in normal state.

s: The Three-rivers Plain is the largest area where wetlands are distributed concentratedly.

And it need beavers to create the wetlands, and maybe some other things.

in general , wetlands include areas of lowland , flood plains with water that is fresh , brackish or salt.

It is one of the world's most important wetlands.

world's most important wetlands. The area provides food and shelter for wildlife.

People can walk through more than nine kilometers of fields, trees and wetlands to learn about the plants and animals on the island.

For example, an invasive South American rodent called the nutria is destroying wetlands across the southeastern United States.

Wetlands surrounding areas is also available Area of grassland, semi-desert and woodlands , but also rarely vandalism.

No wetlands - no water!

Beside these Lalu wetlands, there are 20 such areas in counties around Lhasa.

For example, preserving wetlands would benefit the world as a whole but could mean economic disaster for local farmers.

Water recreation areas are the key areas of wetlands in China.

Wetlands are important because they provide food and shelter for wildlife.

She is an expert on the ecology of wetlands.

It's important for us to protect wetlands.

Some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings .

is that it grows on coastal wetlands.

Guangdong in South China has the largest area of mangrove wetlands in China.

Many people don't understand the wetlands, so we must protect them.

A lot of people don't realize the importance of wetlands.

More and more people understand the importance of protecting wetlands.

In our continuing series on saving Taiwan's wetlands, we go to Taipei County to find out more.

For example, a total of 34 exotic fish species have been introduced into Moroccan wetlands since 1920, and 18 of them are now naturalised.

A Preliminary Study of the Protection and Utilization of the Great Rivers'Estuary Wetlands Between China and Foreign Countries

A study of agricultural labor transfer characteristics and its solutions in wetlands restoration area in the middle reaches of Yangtze River

A major wetlands conservation meeting is underway in Taipei. It's the first Asian chapter meeting for the Society of Wetland Scientists.

Discussion on Several Technical Problems in the General Design of the Natural Reserve of Yellow River Wetlands

The purification efficiency of phosphorus by means of vertical-flow constructed wetlands treatment system

Study on Developmental Characteristics and Regional Differential Evolution of Lagoonal Wetlands Along the Shandong Peninsula

Removal Efficiency of Different Substrates Used in Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands for Treating Municipal Wastewater

Sputum, wetlands are the early onset of the main pathogenic factors;

Concept of Building the Ecological Environment Monitoring System of Coastal Wetlands in the East China Sea

Seasonal performances of three vertical-flow constructed wetlands filled with different packing materials for piggery wastewater treatment

Effects of Soil Organic Matter and Exogenous Organic Materials on Methane Production in and Emission from Wetlands

water balance disorders, rivers drying up, shrinking lakes, wetlands destruction intensified, frequent flooding disasters;

Performance of Nutrients Removal of Two-stage Inverse Vertical Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetlands

Application Study and Engineering Demonstration of Northern Constructed Wetlands Wastewater Disposal Process

Establishment of the Map Database on Wetland Soil Environment and Vegetation Distribution in Southwestern Coastal Wetlands of Korea

Optimization of Constructed Wetlands Substrate Combination Treating Low Concentration Domestic Sewage

Technological design and purification performance of a recirculation aquaculture system based on constructed wetlands

Influence of plant photosynthetic characteristics on DO distribution, purification effect in constructed wetlands