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Reader which is available as a free download. Wetlands occur in
many forms, but the common feature is that they are water bodies
which go dry from time to time. The frequency of drying or
flooding is one of many factors that determine what kind of
wetland will result in a particular area. Manitoba has one of
the highest densities of wetlands of any province in Canada.
Prairie potholes: Across our agricultural landscape, high
densities of wetlands were left behind by retreating glaciers.
These small, shallow wetlands may not have water for very long
periods, but they help to control flooding and are key habitat
for waterfowl and other prairie wildlife. Manitoba has lost 40%
to 70% of these wetlands since the beginning of European
settlement. Riverine wetlands: Wetland areas can be found on the
margins of rivers and lakes. Delta wetlands: River mouths can
create conditions that produce wetlands. The Saskatchewan River
Delta, in Manitoba and Saskatchew