resident -n. someone who lives in a particular place

beaver –n. a small animal that has brown fur and a wide, flat tail and cuts down trees with its teeth

Wetland -–n. an area of land (such as a marsh or swamp) that is covered with shallow water

levee –n. a long wall of soil built along a river to prevent flooding

trend –n. a way of behaving or proceeding that is becoming more common

dike –n. a bank or mound of earth that is built to control water and especially to protect an area from flooding

marsh –n. an area of soft, wet land that has many grasses and other plants