Prairie Potholes
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This special interest story of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Biological Resources Discipline (BRD) discusses potholes that form small wetlands, and their importance to wildlife such as ducks for breeding, feeding, etc. The impact of the loss of these wetlands due to farming is explained, including the resulting increase in floods.
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This special interest story of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Biological Resources Discipline (BRD) discusses potholes that form small wetlands, and their importance to wildlife such as ducks for breeding, feeding, etc. The impact of the loss of these wetlands due to farming is explained, including the resulting increase in floods.
