Journal
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
Volume 31, Issue -, Pages 129-146Publisher
INT ASSOC GREAT LAKES RES
DOI: 10.1016/S0380-1330(05)70294-X
Keywords
classification; coastal wetlands; Great Lakes; geomorphology
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A hydrogeomorphic classification scheme for Great Lakes coastal wetlands is presented. The classification is hierarchical and first divides the wetlands into three broad hydrogeomorphic systems, lacustrine, riverine, and barrier-protected, each with unique hydrologic flow characteristics and residence time. These systems are further subdivided into finer geomorphic types based on physical features and shoreline processes. Each hydrogeomorphic wetland type has associated plant and animal communities and specific physical attributes related to sediment type, wave energy, water quality, and hydrology.
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