Wetland Resources: Kentucky

National-Water-Summary-Wetland-Resources-kentucky.pdf1.81 MB

Wetlands compose less than 2.5 percent of the surface area of Kentucky, but these fragile and finite ecosystems have considerable environmental, socioeconomic, and esthetic value. Axe Lake Swamp is an example of a scenic wetland in the western part of the state.

Type of document

Report

Program

Large pool of water surrounded by low tundra grasses under cloud covered sky.

National Wetlands Inventory

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency tasked with providing information to the public on the extent and status of the nation’s wetland and deepwater habitats, as well as changes to these habitats over time.

Program

Ecosystem

Wetland

Subject tags

Wetlands

FWS and DOI Region(s)

Southeast