Last updated: January 28, 2021
Place
Spring Canyon Wetlands
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Designation:
NPS Wetlands Protection
Amenities
10 listed
Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Dock/Pier, Grill, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush
Nestled deep in Spring Canyon are wetlands that provide habitat for many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and mammals. Upland wildlife often use wetlands for food and shelter. These wetlands are vital to migratory birds and 21 species of dragonflies can be found in this area. These insects can fly at speeds up to 35 miles per hour and are known to eat hundreds of mosquitoes each day.
Spring water can be found bubbling up from the ground and provides a key building block for a complex community of plants and animals. The plants growing in this area thrive in the wet soil conditions. These wetlands also act as natural purifiers, filtering sediment and absorbing many pollutants in surface waters. More than 16 million acres of wetlands are protected by the National Park Service, including Spring Canyon Wetlands, located at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.
Spring water can be found bubbling up from the ground and provides a key building block for a complex community of plants and animals. The plants growing in this area thrive in the wet soil conditions. These wetlands also act as natural purifiers, filtering sediment and absorbing many pollutants in surface waters. More than 16 million acres of wetlands are protected by the National Park Service, including Spring Canyon Wetlands, located at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.