Notable Mid-Atlantic Wetland Site - Presque Isle, Pennsylvania
![]() Aerial view of Presque Isle. Credit: Pennsylvania Dept. of Env'l Protection ![]() Emergent wetland at Presque Isle. Credit: Pennsylvania Dept. of Env'l Protection Presque Isle is a sandy peninsula that curves away from Pennsylvania's Lake Erie coast and is continually pushed eastward by wave and wind action. The peninsula was created by a moraine (a collection of gravel, sand, and clay) left behind by the last continental glaciation. The isle hosts 6 ecological zones:
Presque Isle is an important resting spot for migratory birds traveling along the Atlantic Flyway Additional Information: |
Characteristic Wetland Types for the Mid-Atlantic RegionNotable Wetland Sites in the Mid-Atlantic Region
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