Factors affecting the evolution of coastal wetlands of the Laurentian Great Lakes: An overview
Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management
By: T. Mayer, T. Edsall, and M. Munawar
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Abstract
Coastal wetlands play a pivotal role in the Great Lakes ecosystem. As buffer zones between the land and open waters of the Great Lakes, they perform a variety of essential functions providing both direct and indirect anthropogenic benefits. Geology, morphology and climate are the dominant variables that influence Laurentian Great Lakes wetland development. However, anthropogenic factors are the major contributors to alteration of natural wetland processes. This paper provides an overview of natural and anthropogenic factors important in Great Lakes coastal wetland development and provides statistical information describing the Great Lakes Basin. A brief description of wetlands classification and research issues is also presented.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Factors affecting the evolution of coastal wetlands of the Laurentian Great Lakes: An overview |
| Series title | Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management |
| DOI | 10.1080/14634980490461506 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2004 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Contributing office(s) | Great Lakes Science Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| First page | 171 |
| Last page | 178 |
| Country | Canada, United States |
| Other Geospatial | Great Lakes |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |