Wetlands are the links between land and water. Different types of wetlands include salt and freshwater marshes, swamps, and bogs, and they are some of the most important ecosystems in our parks.
America’s national parks provide opportunities to learn and explore these important pieces of our natural and cultural landscape. Explore this website to learn more about different types of wetlands, their importance, and the work we do to protect them.
Learn more about the various types of wetlands found in the National Park Service.
Discover these unique, often overlooked habitats with a list of some of our favorite parks with wetland ecosystems.
Explore wetlands and discover the many recreational opportunities they offer.
Although some of our wetlands have been created in as short a span as a human lifetime, many others took thousands of years to develop.
Wetlands are highly productive and biologically diverse.
Learn how wetlands are restored.
Last updated: April 29, 2025
