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Extent of Wetlands

historic wetlands current wetlands

historical wetlands

Compare mapped extent of wetlands in ~1857
to wetland extent today.

Place your mouse over the words "Historic" or "Current" to see the change in the extent of wetlands on the map. The map shows a loss of wetland areas of about 25 percent from historic to current times. Changes to the natural landscape such as these can increase flooding impacts.

wetlands legend

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