If the water quality is reasonably good, they usually stand a chance. Charles E. Herdendorf Oceanographer at Ohio State University etlands can be recovered after decades of damage, even in urban areas - and that could be good news for Lake St. Clair. Charles E. Herdendorf, an oceanographer at Ohio State University, has helped replant displaced wetlands in Lake Erie. If the water quality is reasonably good, they usually stand a chance. Ironically, the arrival of the zebra mussel, which has cleared Great Lakes waters and transformed their ecosystems, could encourage a return of wetlands.
Clear waters are best for wetlands because they allow light to reach underwater marsh plants.
Other plants needed for strong wetlands include bull rushes, sedges, leafy floating plants such as lilies and submerged plants such as milfoil. But even a little effort may make a difference. The Detroit News We welcome your comments .