Sedge meadows are areas of saturated soil filled with sedges, rushes, and water-loving grasses, with some forbs. Historically more than three-quarters of Minnesota’s original wetlands were sedge meadows and were indispensable habitat for plants like lilies, irises, and native orchids. They are increasingly rare due largely to direct habitat conversion (e.g., development, agricultural production), and disruption of an area’s natural hydrology (e.g., drainage). Sedge meadows can be supported by surface water or groundwater runoff. Agassiz Refuge has vast acreages of sedge meadow habitat, but much of it has become invaded over the years by cattail, exotic grasses like reed canary grass, or willows. Reestablishing sedge meadow habitat is a Refuge priority and ongoing challenge. These areas provide important foraging and nesting habitat for a variety of wetland-dependant bird species, including those of Regional Conservation Priority, like the Le Conte’s sparrow, sedge wren, sharp-tailed sparrow, and yellow rail.