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Waubonsie Lowlands


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  05/16/2017
North West
Iowa
USA
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Location: Waubonsie State Management Area
 
Author(s): Larry Handley
Association: Scientist
       Latitude: 40.691133
Longitude: -95.813216
         
Wetland Category: Fresh Marsh
Description: Missouri River floodplain. Old river channel provides drainage for nearby agricultural fields. Drier in summer allows fresh marsh to establish in shallower areas. Forested vegetation on higher channel banks. Provides stopover and nesting habitats for migratory waterfowl, wading birds, and songbirds.
 
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