Wetlands are transitional lands between terrestrial and
aquatic systems where
the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is
often covered
by shallow water during some parts of the year. Wetlands can be
categorized
according to specific habitat and type of vegetation. In general,
wetlands
are divided into:
Saltwater and brackish water marshes, which are usually located in
coastal
areas;
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Freshwater wetlands, which are primarily in the inland areas of
California;
and
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Freshwater forested and scrub wetlands, which are commonly
referred to as riparian
habitat.
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