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Luther Marsh is a wetland and wildlife management area in the headwaters of Ontario's Grand River watershed. The property covers about 5,780 hectares and includes Luther Lake, a roughly 1,400-hectare reservoir created when Luther Dam was built in 1954. The impoundment changed the local wetland system and created habitat used by waterfowl and other wildlife. Records from the area include more than 263 bird species, making it relevant to birding and wetland conservation.
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What is Luther Marsh?
Luther Marsh is a wetland and wildlife management area in the headwaters of Ontario's Grand River watershed. It includes Luther Lake and surrounding wetland habitat.
How large is Luther Marsh?
The property covers about 5,780 hectares. Luther Lake is a roughly 1,400-hectare reservoir within the area.
When was Luther Lake created?
Luther Lake became a reservoir after Luther Dam was built in 1954. The impoundment changed the area's wetlands and water systems.
Why is Luther Marsh important for wildlife?
Its wetlands and reservoir provide habitat within the Grand River headwaters. The area is managed for wetland and wildlife values rather than being only a recreational lake.
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