Flathead Lake Information
| Wetland Category: |
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Fresh Marsh |
| NWI Classification: |
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PEM1C |
| Latitude: |
47.693 |
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Longitude: |
-114.057 |
Image Data |
| Date: |
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07/25/2007 |
| Direction: |
East |
| State: |
Montana |
| Country: |
USA |
| Location: |
3.2 miles east of Hwy 93 and Hwy 35 intersection. Near Polson MT |
| Author(s): |
Dennis Lichtenberg |
| Affiliation: |
National Wetlands Research Center |
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07/25/2007 | | |
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Description:
Palustrine emergent receiving water from both ground and stream sources. Wetland is on a slope that drains towards the Flathead Lake
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Conditions: Wetland is in good condition and managed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe’s Wildlife Management Program. Some invasive species are present in surrounding areas.
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| Dominant Plants: |
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Scientific Name: |
| Sedge |
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Carex |
| Rush |
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Juncus |
| Cattail |
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Typha latifolia |
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Disturbances: The area received some grazing pressure before being purchased by the Tribe using mitigation funds. |
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Comments: |
