A grouping of temporary and permanent wetlands in the same area are best for duck production. Wetlands are like giant sponges on the landscape that soak up excess rainfall and snowmelt. They may be shallow water areas that retain water for only a few days to weeks.
Some wetlands hold water throughout the year.
Wetlands are magnets for wildlife. In addition to providing the essential habitat for waterfowl, they provide cover for pheasants and deer and are home to furbearers such as mink and muskrat, as well as a wide variety of other plants and animals. In improving water quality, recharging groundwater supplies, and collecting water runoff which reduces soil erosion and downstream flooding. Because of these benefits, wetlands conservation is a national priority in this country. In order to conserve our wetland resources, created the Wetlands Easement Program.