CoolSwamps Wetland Database

Submit a Swamp

Help build the most comprehensive wetland database in existence. Your submission will be reviewed before it appears on the site. All fields marked * are required.

How it works: Your submission opens a GitHub pull request for review. No account required — all submissions are anonymous. Photos are automatically stripped of all metadata (EXIF) before storage.

1 Basic Information

Common name or local name for this wetland

0/5000 characters

2 Location

Enter an address, place name, or area — coordinates, county, and state fill automatically

Or click the map to pin the location

Click anywhere on the map — county and state fill automatically

Decimal degrees

Decimal degrees (negative for West)

3 Terrain & Ecology

Terrain Type

Habitat Type

Soil Type

Water Type

Topography

Common or scientific names, comma-separated

4 Activities & Access

Activities

Best Season(s)

Any additional tags that don't fit the categories above

5 Ratings

Optional — rate this wetland on three dimensions. Click a star to set your rating; click it again to clear.

Not rated

How rare or distinctive is this wetland compared to others you have seen?

Not rated

How easy is it for most people to access and enjoy this wetland?

Not rated

How healthy and ecologically diverse does this wetland appear?

6 Photos

Privacy protected: All EXIF metadata (GPS location, device info, timestamps) is automatically and completely stripped from your photos before they are stored or published.

Drop photos here or click to browse

JPEG, PNG, or WebP · up to 10 MB each · up to 10 photos

Photos must contain only the wetland itself. No people's faces without consent.

Submissions are reviewed within a few days before appearing on the site.