Where are wetlands found?
Wetlands are found from the tundra to the tropics and on every continent except Antarctica. There are all different kinds of wetlands including tidal wetlands, bogs, fens, marshes, prairie potholes, playa lakes, vernal pools and swamps. They cover an area on the globe that is 33% larger than the United States.
For more information on Wetlands, please see the
Benefits of Wetlands page.