# Freshwater Wetlands

> Rivers, lakes, marshes, and floodplains are connected by water.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/habitats/freshwater-wetlands/ · Updated 19 September 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/habitat/lahan-basah-air-tawar/
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## Water shapes habitat

Wetlands support living communities, water availability, and disaster-risk reduction. Their condition reflects activities upstream as well as on the site itself.

## Change is not always obvious

Drainage, pollution, and altered flows can change habitat function. Calm-looking water is not evidence that an entire ecosystem is healthy.

## Look for connections

When learning about a site, note links among wetlands, rivers, waterside vegetation, and surrounding land. Separate observations from conclusions requiring surveys.

## Help within the catchment

Join coordinated monitoring or clean-up work. Do not release fish, turtles, or companion animals into waterways as a rescue gesture.

## Sources & references

1. [Ramsar — Global Wetland Outlook](https://www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org/report)

## Keep exploring

- [Mangroves](https://panduanhewan.org/en/habitats/mangroves/)
- [Tropical Rainforests](https://panduanhewan.org/en/habitats/tropical-rainforest/)
- [Borneo Nature Foundation](https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/borneo-nature-foundation/)
- [Animal Safety During Disasters](https://panduanhewan.org/en/emergency/animals-in-disasters/)

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Cite: PanduanHewan. (2026). Freshwater Wetlands. PanduanHewan.org. https://panduanhewan.org/en/habitats/freshwater-wetlands/