Wetlands are ecotones or transitional zones that occupy an intermediate position between dry land and open water. More recently, society has begun to understand the functions of wetlands and the values humans obtain from them. Wetlands help regulate water levels within watersheds, improve water quality, reduce flood and storm damages, provide important fish and wildlife habitat and support hunting, fishing and other recreational activities. Wetlands are important features in watershed management. Wetlands support a wide array of flora and fauna and deliver many ecological, climatic and...