wetlands

Volunteers restoring marshland at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in New York. Image by Phillip Bonn, Public Domain. By Abigail MacAlpine, Summer 2026 Climate Change Education Outreach Intern Published August 10, 2026. What are wetlands? Wetlands come in many shapes and sizes, and are found in both freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. Even given this variety, there are a few common elements fo…