Louis River Estuary in Duluth, Minnesota just off the westernmost point of Lake Superior. This wetland complex, which includes shallow water with submergement and emergent plants, shrub swamp and even forested wetland types, is home to a wide variety of fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife. The Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University is designed to be one of the most comprehensive wetland research and education facilities in the nation at a major university. It is located on a 22-acre site owned by The Ohio State University, immediately north of the Columbus campus. Where the standing waters of ponds and reservoirs meet land, cattail marshes flourish, attracting nesting birds, hatching insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and rodents, all desirable heron meals.
Ephemeral puddles used as breeding sites by several species of frogs and toads also attract herons.
The research focuses particularly on estuaries of the Pacific Northwest. Several studies relating to wetland restoration. Also, if you have progress reports or presentations related to EMWD's Wetlands you wish posted at this site please contact us.