These wetlands exist at the interface, or ecotone, of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems that create uniquely diverse and productive habitats in an otherwise semi-arid landscape. While only occupying ...
The wetland is part of the larger Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, which spans more than 960 hectares and 60 kilometres of recreational trails. These routes, popular for hiking, biking, snowshoeing ...
Although wetlands make up less than 3% of the Colorado landscape, they play an outsized role in sustaining wildlife –– providing a home for 26% of the state's birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.