Classification of Arkansas Wetlands - Wetlands in Arkansas - Arkansas Multi-Agency Wetland Planning Team


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	•	Classification & Characterization of the Wetlands of Arkansas

Depressions
Depressional wetlands occur in topographic low points where water accumulates and remains for extended periods. Sources of water include precipitation, runoff, groundwater, and stream flooding. There are three subclasses and seven community types in the Depression Class. To learn more about subclasses, click here. To skip that step, click directly on any of the wetland community types listed below. Click here for a view of the entire classification.
Floodplain Depression Headwater Swamp

Mountaintop Depression Sand Pond

Sinkhole Unconnected Alluvial Depression

Valley Train Pond