Not exact matches
In addition to improving flow variability within the river channel, the proposed weir pool manipulation events will provide inundation for fringing
wetlands and lakes, as well as flows through
important flowing
habitat for fish such as in Potterwalkagee Creek (Mulcra Island) and Lindsay River and Mullaroo Creek, (where regulating structures constructed under The Living Murray program were commissioned this year).
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder David Papps said the partnership was part of ongoing efforts to protect and restore the internationally
important Wetland and its complex of
wetlands and woodlands, which provide
habitat for a range of native flora and fauna including the nationally threatened Regent Parrot and the Southern Bell Frog.
Coastal
wetlands in Louisiana are economically and esthetically
important by providing storm protection, flood control, and essential
habitats for a myriad of wildlife.
Urbanization is an
important factor because it changes the species composition in an area, favoring the types of mosquitoes that live near and feed on people, such as Aedes aegypti, and causing other species to decline, such as those adapted to
wetlands and other natural
habitats.
Restoring ridges can protect
important habitat, provide storm surge protection to nearby communities and help prevent saltwater intrusion into freshwater
wetlands.
The restored
wetland will provide
important habitat for wildlife and native plants.
With more than 700 square miles of
wetland and saw grass prairies, Everglades National Park is a magnificent and
important habitat for Florida wildlife, including endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile and Florida panther.
These
wetlands are located within a state - designated Biologically
Important Area rated A for the high quality of its
habitats.
Freshwater
wetlands and a small stream are among the sensitive wildlife
habitats located on the property, which lies within the state - recognized Shaupeneak Ridge Biologically
Important Area.
The
wetland, taken under government protection in 2005, is an
important habitat for water birds.
In addition to preserving
important wildlife
habitat, protected
wetlands will mitigate ecological and property damage from sea - level rises and storm surges under predicted climate - change scenarios.