Palustrine wetlands include any inland wetland that lacks flowing water, contains ocean-derived salts in concentrations of less than 0.5 parts per thousand, and is non-tidal.[1] The word palustrine comes from the Latin word palus or marsh.[2] Wetlands within this category include inland marshes and swamps as well as bogs, fens, tundra and floodplains. Palustrine wetlands can also be considered the area on the side of a river or a lake, as long as they are covered by vegetation. [3]