Arctic Wetlands and Lakes-Dynamics and Linkages

Arctic wetlands can occur as isolated patches with areas of 1–10 km2, or they can cover extensive areas in the landscape. Wetlands exert a strong influence on the hydrological cycle as they can both store and release water to streams, other wetlands (ponds) and replenish groundwater reserves. Arctic landscapes are also rich with lakes and their occurrence depends on geology, geomorphic or anthropogenic setting. Like ponds, lake sustainability …