iCEV: Wetlands Conservation & Management

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Across
  1. 1. marshes along coastlines whose water levels are influenced by tides rising and falling throughout the day
  2. 3. water-retention of soil
  3. 7. swamps filled with saltwater; form along coastlines, typically in tropical areas, where seawater floods often
  4. 12. enormous wave caused by an earthquake in the ocean; occurs quickly with little to no notice
  5. 13. coming from a clearly identified source
  6. 14. trees which flourish in coastal wetlands
  7. 15. barriers which restrict water flow
  8. 18. wetlands with woody plants
  9. 20. regular pattern of variations in water levels
  10. 24. free of oxygen
  11. 25. occurs on wetlands, which are already protected or restored to maintain their functions for wildlife and other uses
  12. 26. long-term security of a wetland through a cooperative agreement, conservation easement or regulatory measure
  13. 27. non-native species which impact the health of wetlands by competing with native species for resources and creating an imbalance in the ecosystem
  14. 28. most widespread type of wetland in North America
Down
  1. 2. dead organic materials
  2. 4. pollution from a widespread source, such as the use of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers in agriculture, lawns and gardens
  3. 5. occur near lakes and streams, particularly in areas where heavy rain or snow melt causes seasonal flooding
  4. 6. structures used to stop water from naturally changing course
  5. 8. areas devoid of dissolved oxygen needed to support aquatic and marine life
  6. 9. returning a degraded wetland's functions to be more natural
  7. 10. permanently or seasonally saturated with water
  8. 11. loss of wetland function resulting from sedimentation, pollution and agricultural runoff
  9. 13. spongy substance formed by partially decomposed vegetation
  10. 16. wetland with frequent flooding or constant surface water
  11. 17. wetlands filled with peat and acidic water
  12. 19. area which has hydric and anaerobic soil and supports a plant community which is adapted to living in these soils
  13. 21. lightly salty water
  14. 22. draining and filling in wetlands to convert them for row crop production, housing, commercial buildings or industrial uses
  15. 23. wetlands filled with peat; receive water from groundwater and surface runoff, making them less acidic and more nutrient-rich than bogs