A Biological Inventory and General Assessment of Eastern Nebraska Saline Wetlands in Lancaster and Southern Saunders Counties

Authors

Richard A. Gersib, Nebraska Game and Parks CommissionFollow
Gerald A. Steinauer, Nebraska Game and Parks CommissionFollow

Date of this Version

1991

Document Type

Article

Comments

1991. Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences, XVIII: 37-44. Copyright © 1991 Gersib and Steinauer.

Abstract

A recent inventory of Lancaster and southern Saunders counties identified 133 saline wetlands and 99 potential saline wetlands. The wetlands ranged from 0.4 ha (1 ac) to over 80 ha (200 ac). Information was gathered on the quality, threats, vulnerability, restoration feasibility, and water source of each wetland. Saline wetlands in Lancaster and southern Saunders counties have undergone extensive degradation through commercial, residential, and agricultural development. Recommendations for preservation of saline and potential saline wetlands are given.