Grove Wetland Restoration - Almost 40 wetland acres will be restored or enhanced and more than 70 upland acres enhanced in Glenview. An average of four school groups are introduced to and educated about wetlands there each day. Also referred to as swamps, marshes, bogs, potholes, vernal pools, bottomland hardwoods, playas and pecosins, wetlands are areas saturated by surface or groundwater for enough time during the year to support vegetation that is typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. In addition to very significant flood reduction, wetlands improve the quality of water that runs through them, recycling nutrients and removing sediment. They also protect against soil erosion, and serve as a habitat to fish, shellfish, birds and other wildlife.
Wetlands provide opportunities for recreation, scientific study and aesthetic enjoyment.