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Wetland Project

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Wetlands
Zoe Gandis
6-3

Photo by Jim Dollar

BOG:

A WETLAND THAT HAS THICK LAYERS OF MOSS ON TOP OF IT.
Photo by wackybadger

SWAMP:

A WETLAND THAT LOOKS LIKE A FLOODED FOREST

MARSH:

GRASSY AREAS COVERD BY SHALLOW WATER OR STREAMS

Wild life from lake conestee

Photo by nosha

Conestee plants

WHY WETLANDS ARE IMPORTANT TO ANIMALS

  • They give them food.
  • Many animals use them as their habitats.
  • For birds, they make great resting places after flying.

WHY WETLANDS ARE IMPORTANT TO US

  • They help stop flooding.
  • Fresh water comes from them.
  • Their rich nutrients help grow food.

LAKE CONESTEE FACTS

-The Reedy River Flows through it.
-it has been designated as an important bird area of global significance.
-Lake Conestee is 400 acres.
-It is rated one of the best birding sites in the upstate of SC