Seasonal wetlands as design elements?

[Joe Perches]

I've read articles on seasonal wetlands on golf courses as somewhat promoting wildlife diversity.

http://turf.lib.msu.edu/2000s/2002/021105.pdf
http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/projects/DScott/GolfCourseWetlands.htm

It seems to me that most seasonal wetlands on golf courses are drained, lined and made permanent water features.

Do architects specifically design seasonal wetland areas?

Do architects submitting plans to regional planning commisions try to incorporate the seasonal wetlands nominal biodiversity benefits into their permissions process?

Do any architects attempt to integrate seasonal wetlands as course hazards?

[Scott Witter]

Joe:

I did all the above on a couple of projects...originally based on stormwater management needs, but as I got into it I saw the benefits for golf (hazards), the environment, (more wildlife habitata and biodiversity (sounds good on a permit letter too ) and for the overall permitting review process.  The areas were designed to handle stormwater from the course as needed, but also knowing that at times, these areas could go dry and that would be fine as well.

Can't say that I have ever 'drained' a seasonal wetland before..they simply drain on their own as nature dictates.  In  the end, they have provided great habitat as planned and an interesting visual hazard too and only 1 year did they go dry. and only for a short 2 month period.

[Joe Perches]

I did all the above on a couple of projects...

Can you please give the names of the courses that incorporated these seasonal wetlands?

In the end, they have provided [] an interesting visual hazard

Might you have pictures or drawings to post too?