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Freshwater Beaches In The Gulf Coast Region

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A freshwater marsh is a low area of land that is flooded with fresh water in wet seasons but is typically full of water all the time. Freshwater marshes are usually found near the mouths of rivers and are present in areas with low drainage.
Freshwater marshes are non-tidal biomes containing little or no peat . They are most common in the Gulf Coast region, specifically in Florida. They can be one of two principal types: either fresh water mineralized marshes, which derive their water from groundwater, streams and surface runoff; or poorly mineralized freshwater marshes whose moisture comes mostly from regular direct precipitation. Freshwater marshes support an independent pH-neutral ecosystem which encourages biodiversity. Common species

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