The Ecology of Lake St. Clair Wetlands: A Community Profile.
Abstract
This publication reviews the ecological data and information on the wetlands of Lake St. Clair. The lake, which is a part of the Great Lakes ecosystem, is situated between southeastern Michigan and southwestern Ontario. Lake St. Clair contains a substantial portion of the remaining Great Lakes coastal wetlands, with extensive wetlands occurring in the vicinity of the St. Clair River Delta. These wetlands are among the most productive areas in the Great Lakes ecosystem. This publication summarizes the geologic history of the region leading to the development of wetlands and the present environment; biological production and community organization in the Lake St. Clair wetlands are also examined. The publication closes with a chapter on applied ecology which addresses issues such as wetland disturbance, management, and future prospects for these wetlands.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA322771
Entities
People
- C. N. Raphael
- Charles E. Herdendorf
- Eugene Jaworski
Organizations
- Ohio State University