Surface Water Quality Differs between Functionally Similar Restored and Natural Wetlands of the Saint Lawrence River Valley in New York

We tested the hypothesis that upland wetland restorations provide same quality of wetland, in terms ecosystem services and biodiversity, as natural wetlands St. Lawrence River Valley. Water (pH, alkalinity, colored dissolved organic matter, phytoplankton community composition, chlorophyll-a, fecal coliform, total phosphorus, nitrate, turbidity, specific conductivity) 17 45 restored was compared to determine whether restoration provided similar physicochemical conditions Saint Valley northeastern New York State. Natural were more acidic, which hypothesized result from avoidance naturally acidic regions by farmers seeking drain for crop pasture use. had significantly greater coliform concentrations. Restored conductivity related ions, this is attributed creation upon marine clay deposits. Other water indicators did not differ between wetlands. These findings confirm other research at these showing no substantial differences major biotic indicators. Thus, we conclude does are functionally they designed replicate.