Urbanization Effects on Wetlands

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This topic explores information that informs how watershed development for more urban uses affects biodiversity through modification of wetland hydrology.

Stewardship Notes

• Azous & Horner 1997 wetlands and urbanization was a pivotal study in King County that explored how watershed development degrades wetland biodiversity.

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