Swamp [No Survey]

Depending on their location, swamps can contain fresh water (often found inland along rivers or lakes), brackish water, or saltwater (found along tropical and subtropical coastlines).

The substrate is often a nutrient-rich mix of mineral soil and peat (partially decayed plant material). Ecological and Environmental Importance Depending on their location, swamps can contain fresh

Historically viewed as useless wastelands to be drained for agriculture, swamps are now recognized as critical to environmental health. Depending on their location

Dominated by tall trees such as Cypress, Tupelo, and Atlantic White Cedar. Depending on their location, swamps can contain fresh

Dominated by woody shrubs like Buttonbush or Smooth Alder.