The Unique Properties of PWWR
Land Preservation: Farm to Wetland PWWR received its permit from the Army Corps of Engineers and Ohio EPA on September 2, 1999 Upon preliminary inspection, PWWR was given one of the highest anticipated success ratings in Ohio	PWWR includes the entire Tuscarawas Watershed and part of the Lake Erie Watershed
Carlisle Muck is up to 30 feet deep in places.	A Natural Kettle Bog Most of the natural hydrology associated with a wetland habitat is already in place PWWR’s soils are carlisle muck – a natural bog soil
An Existing Seed Bank Viable seeds of many wetland species exist in the soils, PWWR will become a more natural wetland At least 100 natural plant species already discovered on PWWR	Native wetland species, like this Arrowhead, sprout unaided in PWWR
Wetland animals like these Mallards have already made their home at PWWR	Well Isolated Minimal housing encroachment Many native wetland animals already live on the grounds
A Good Plan PWWR plans to be a model for education PWWR hopes to become a public access wetland/wildlife reserve	Helping to Teach, in schools, preserving for the public
First 5 Acres	Ingredients for Success As stated in a report to the Army Corp and Ohio EPA by one of PWWR’s expert wetland consultants, the first 5 acres converted to natural wetland on PWWR had a 92% rebound in only its first year