The vegetative community is diverse and includes numerous emergent species and some shrubs. The wildlife observed included frogs, deer, fox, muskrat, beaver and several species of birds including a little green heron. With the assistance of NRCS and the enthusiasm of the landowner, this old field has been restored to a wetland. The goal of the wetland is to attract reptiles and amphibians, an interest of the landowner. Spring 2001 will be the first real test of the wetlands attracting powers.
Water levels are optimal and the vegetation is progressing nicely.
The Steinberger wetland 11 months after construction.