Title: Wetlands Article
Author: mavega

The CDD's WETLANDS were designed with many preserved natural wetlands and wetland buffers. These areas help prevent flooding, filter pollutants, and provide food and habitat for fish and wildlife. They may also contain a variety of vegetation which we have seen change over time due to changes in rainfall. One of the conditions that we're beginning to observe is the recruitment of undesirable invasive vegetation, particularly in the perimeter wetland buffer areas. This vegetation can become dense and choke the desirable vegetation, as well as, become hazardous during dry conditions. The CDD is beginning to discuss these issues and create plans to educate residents about the condition and how they may be addressed. In many cases these wetland buffers are owned by homeowners and not the CDD, so the CDD welcomes all resident input and discussion at their monthly Board of Supervisors' meetings.