Understanding Michigan's Wetlands

What is one of the primary roles of wetlands in Michigan?

• To increase urban development

• To maintain clean water and prevent flooding

• To promote industrial growth

• To reduce agricultural land

Which type of wetland is characterized by spongy peat and acidic waters?

• Swamps

• Marshes

• Fens

• Bogs

How do wetlands contribute to flood protection?

• By capturing, storing, and slowly releasing water

• By diverting rivers

• By increasing water flow

• By reducing rainfall

What has happened to Michigan's wetland areas since European settlement?

• They have increased by 4.2 million acres

• They have remained the same

• They have been completely restored

• They have decreased by 4.2 million acres

What is one of the strategies used by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to protect wetlands?

• Promoting industrial development

• Reviewing construction projects and industry permits

• Encouraging deforestation

• Increasing agricultural land