| Abstract: | A hydrogeomorphic classification scheme for Great Lakes coastal wetlands is presented. The classification is hierarchical and first divides the wetlands into three broad hydrogeomorphic systems, lacustrine, riverine, and barrier-protected, each with unique hydrologic flow characteristics and residence time. These systems are further subdivided into finer geomorphic types based on physical features and shoreline processes. Each hydrogeomorphic wetland type has associated plant and animal communities and specific physical attributes related to sediment type, wave energy, water quality, and hydrology. |
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| ProdID: | 1001071 |
| Citation Author: | Albert, Dennis A.; Wilcox, Douglas A.; Ingram, Joel W.; Thompson, Todd A. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Great Lakes Science Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Great Lakes Research |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 17 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 129-146 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Hydrogeomorphic classification for Great Lakes coastal wetlands; 2005; Article; Journal; Journal of Great Lakes Research; Albert, Dennis A.; Wilcox, Douglas A.; Ingram, Joel W.; Thompson, Todd A. |
| Citation Start Page: | 129 |
| Citation Volume: | 31 |
| Citation Year: | 2005 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Hydrogeomorphic classification for Great Lakes coastal wetlands; 2005; Article; Journal; Journal of Great Lakes Research; Albert, Dennis A.; Wilcox, Douglas A.; Ingram, Joel W.; Thompson, Todd A. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 2005 00:00 -0600 |
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