Improving Wetland Restoration Success Webinar Series
When |
Feb 17, 2015
from 03:00 PM US/Eastern to 04:00 PM US/Eastern |
---|---|
Where | Webinar |
Contact Name | Marla Stelk |
Add event to calendar |
vCal iCal |
Playa and Rainwater Basin Restoration
Playa wetlands are one of the most abundant wetland types on the Great Plains. They are shallow, mostly temporarily flooded, depressional wetlands, and most have no surface outlet and are perched above groundwater by a clay layer. Many playas are embedded in agricultural fields, and have been highly impacted by drainage attempts, watershed modifications, and/or culturally-accelerated sediment. We will discuss how to assess these impacts and the techniques that can be used to restore playas and their associated watersheds. We will also discuss the importance of managing playas after their restoration.