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Life in a Wetland (Rookie Read-About Science) by Allan Fowler, 1999-03 Wetland Soils: Genesis, Hydrology, Landscapes, and Classification Wetlands of the American Midwest: A Historical Geography of Changing Attitudes (University of Chicago Geography Research Papers) by Hugh Prince, 1998-01-19 The Biology of Freshwater Wetlands (Biology of Habitats) by Arnold G. van der Valk, 2006-04-13 Wild Birds of the American Wetlands Practical Handbook for Wetland Identification and Delineation (Mapping Science) by John G. Lyon, Lynn Krise Lyon, 1993-03-25 Flood Pulsing in Wetlands: Restoring the Natural Hydrological Balance Wetland Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman, Kylie Burns, 2006-10-30 Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair by Thomas R. Biebighauser, 2007-08-17 Aquatic and Wetland Plants of Southeastern United States: Dicotyledons by Robert K. Godfrey, Jean W. Wooten, 1981-08-01 Here Is the Wetland (Web of Life) by Madeleine Dunphy, 2007-06-21 Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetlands Year by David M. Carroll, 2001-06-14 Marsh Mission: Capturing The Vanishing Wetlands by C. C. Lockwood, Rhea Gary, 2005-09 Field Guide to Coastal Wetland Plants of the Southeastern United States by Ralph W. Tiner, 1993-10

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61. Water Quality Information Center: Water Quality -- Wetlands
    Also includes citations related to naturally occurring wetlands and water quality improvement. Covers Jan 1992 Sep 1996. See also Constructed wetlands and  
    http://www.nal.usda.gov/wqic/wetl.shtml
    
    Extractions: Bibliography containing citations from the NAL catalog (AGRICOLA). Also includes citations related to naturally occurring wetlands and water quality improvement. Covers Jan 1992 - Sep 1996. See also Constructed Wetlands and Water Quality Improvement (II) , which covers Jan 1997 - Jun 2000. Constructed Wetlands

62. WSDOT - WSDOT Wetlands
    The creation of fish rearing and over wintering habitat on Harris Creek was part of a WSDOT wetland mitigation effort near Carnation, Washington.  
    http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Environment/Biology/Wetlands/wetlands.htm
    
    Extractions: Wetland Delineation and Impact Assessment All WSDOT projects with the potential to adversely affect wetlands are evaluated by biologists who assess possible impacts and provide guidance to design teams. The evaluation includes a determination of each wetland's classification, characteristics, quality, and functions. Wetland boundaries are delineated and surveyed when they are close to or overlap with project work areas. The surveyed wetland boundaries are included on the plans for the project. Wetlands are delineated using the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual. The wetland delineation method uses a three-parameter approach, examining soils, hydrology and vegetation. Upon completion of the field review, a wetland report is prepared for each project, documenting the information gathered on wetlands in the project area, and summarizing the nature and extent of project impacts.

63. NPS: Nature & Science » Water Resources » Wetlands Program Overview
    The wetlands Program provides leadership and technical expertise for protection and management of wetlands in the national parks.  
    http://www.nature.nps.gov/water/wetlands.cfm
    
    Extractions: U.S. Department of the Interior Water NPS.gov Air Biology Geology Natural Sounds ... Contact Us Explore Water NPS Water Skip to Content The National Park Service manages over 16 million acres of wetlands. The Wetlands Program provides leadership and technical expertise for protection and management of wetlands in the national parks. These biologically diverse ecosystems provide fish and wildlife habitat, erosion control, and other critical ecological functions in virtually all of our parks. Their aesthetic appeal, recreational opprtunities, and cultural landscape contributions make wetlands an integral part of the visitor experience. In keeping the NPS no-net-loss of wetlands policy, Program staff assure that wetland impacts associated with NPS activities are kept to a minimum. Our wetland scientists provide technical assistance to parks in all aspects of wetland and riparian restoration, condition assessment, environmental compliance, inventory, and protection projects. We forget that the water cycle

64. TPWD: Wetlands
    Introductory page to TPWD wetlandrelated web pages. wetlands can be described as the transitional zones between uplands and water they are areas that  
    http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wetlands/
    
    Extractions: Local Navigation Main Content Home Print Friendly ... Doing Business Search Wetland Web Links: Related photographs: The cardinal flower ( Lobelia cardinalis ), can be found in swamps and moist, wooded areas. Wetlands can be described as the transitional zones between uplands and deep water they are areas that are dependent on the presence of water for all or part of the time. Because of this, wetlands that do not have water in them year-round can sometimes be difficult to recognize. However, their presence in the landscape is still significant, as they will fill with water during a flood or storm event and perform important wetland functions, such as sediment stabilization, flood attenuation, and nutrient cycling, along with many others. In the past, wetlands have been viewed as nuisance areas, and until relatively recently, the United States federal government has supported policies that encouraged the draining of wetlands, usually for conversion to cropland. Now wetlands are recognized for their value to human health and economics and are protected ecosystems regulated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as outlined in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. It may come as a surprise to learn that Texas, often thought of as a relatively dry state, contains millions of acres of wetlands of varying types. These wetlands perform a wide array of functions that are invaluable to wildlife and humankind, and with wise use and conservation, we can insure Texas wetlands will be around for the benefit of future generations.

65. NPCA | Vanishing Wetlands
    The majority of our nation s wetlands—90 percent, to be exact—are what s referred to as freshwater marshes. They purify our drinking water, reduce flooding,  
    http://www.npca.org/marine_and_coastal/wetlands/
    
    Extractions: Over the past 30 years, agricultural development has been responsible for close to 90 percent of our lost wetlands. Historically, wetlands environment has been perceived as a barrier to commercial and residential expansion. The scenario goes something like this: Developers move in, wetlands lose out. Throw in a steadily increasing dose of pollution and you've got yourself an already-unstable environment readying itself for life support. And things look to worsen before they take an upswing for the better. Consider this example: Since 1998, commercial developers have relied upon a loophole in the landmark Clean Water Act allowing them to disregard the need to obtain permits and destroy more than 30,000 acres of wetlands. Make a Difference Conserve water. Turn the water off when scrubbing dishes or brushing your teeth, take shorter showers, and water your lawn in the early morning or late evening.

66. WDNR - Wisconsin Wetlands: Publications: What's A Wetland Worth?
    Wisconsin DNR wetlands, Wonderlands What s a Wetland Worth.  
    http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/fhp/wetlands/pub_ww_worth.shtml
    
    Extractions: Program Search Home About Topics ... Wetland Delineation Wetlands, Wonderlands Wet is Wonderful Baby Boom or Bust? Wetland Waysides What's a Wetland Worth? ... A Spotter's Guide for Wetland Visitors by Mary Kay Judd and Mary Ellen Vollbrecht In this fast-paced, computerized, dual-income, test-tube, fast-food, consultant-laden brave new world, everything seems to have a price tag on it: products, time, land, ideas, knowledge. So, to talk of something like wetlands in terms of intrinsic, intangible values - beauty, serenity, enchantment, rarity - doesn't quite hit home these days. Of course, a few die-hard romantics are tucked away in various corners of the earth, clinging to the intangibles and singing their praises. Unfortunately, the songs often fall on deaf ears. For those individuals who have become slightly tone deaf over the years, we offer this attempt at price-tagging wetlands. Just what is a wetland worth? That depends on the perspective you choose. Talk to a subdivision developer, a farmer, a highway department official, a wildlife biologist or an environmentalist and you'll get five very different answers. From an individual owner's perspective, a wetland may be worth as much or as little as the product one can obtain from the land: the price of a condo, a year's supply of "craisins" (dried cranberries), a season's crop of corn. For the rest of us, the presence or absence of wetlands may mean a difference in our tax bill, a few cents more or less for produce at the market or a dollar or two more for fishing or hunting licenses. Bills for the loss of plant or animal species and the lack of attractive open space don't come due as quickly - but they eventually are paid by all of us.

67. Wetlands And Other Communities
    Evaluation of Forested wetlands Constructed for Mitigation in Comparison to Natural Systems Evaluation of Forested wetlands Constructed for Mitigation in  
    http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/wetlands/
    
    Extractions: back to the Patuxent homepage Patuxent Wildlife Research Center scientists are currently conducting research on a wide variety of scientific topics. To view and search Patuxent's projects and other work by USGS staff, click on the following link: Research Topics Anacostia Freshwater Tidal Reconstructed Wetlands Coastal Issues and Information Needs Constructed Wetland for Tertiary Wastewater Treatment Enhancement of Wildlife Habitat with the Use of Compost Soil Amendments Evaluation of Forested Wetlands Constructed for Mitigation in Comparison to Natural Systems Methods for Evaluating Wetland Condition: #12 Using Amphibians in Bioassessments of Wetlands (PDF File - offsite) Moist-Soil Management of Wetland Impoundments for Plants and Invertebrates Regional Standards to Identify and Evaluate Tidal Wetland Restoration in the Gulf of Maine A GPAC Workshop Report The Surface Elevation Table (SET) is a portable mechanical leveling device for measuring the relative elevation of wetland sediments. This

68. Lesson Plans - Create A Wetland Scene
    In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of wetlands. They will learn about the different types of freshwater wetlands, and the things that  
    http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/16/g35/freshwater35.html
    
    Extractions: Create a Wetland Scene From Boomtown to Ghost Town Lewis and Clark: Why Explore the Vast Unknown? Prairie-Chicken Pageant Spices in Your Favorite Foods Complete Index Create a Wetland Scene Overview: In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of wetlands. They will learn about the different types of freshwater wetlands, and the things that threaten their health. Finally, they will study specific examples of wetland areas of the U.S., and what is being done to protect them. Connections to the Curriculum: Geography, science, language arts, visual arts Connections to the National Geography Standards: Standard 8: "The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface"

69. Ecosystems: Wetland Web Resources For Students
    wetlands is the collective term for marshes, swamps, bogs, and similar areas. wetlands are found in flat vegetated areas, in depressions on the landscape,  
    http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/ecowetlands.htm
    
    Extractions: Wetlands are where earth and water meet. They are almost as old as the planet itself, and are home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. They are to be found all over the world from the tropics to the frozen plains and are as crucial to the planet 's well-being as any other finely balanced part of nature.

70. Welcome To Wetlands Watch
    Promoting citizen responsibility and advocacy for Virginia s wetlands. Includes latest news and membership information.  
    http://www.wetlandswatch.org/
    
    Extractions: In the News Record fine imposed for wetlands damage Richmond Times Dispatch In the News VA could lose up to 80% of its wetlands Bay Journal Salesforce.com foundation donates software to Wetlands Watch Governor Kaine asked to commit resources to sea level rise preparation. Opinion: Rising Tides inTidewater : What is Virginia waiting for? Opinion: The Inconvenient Truth of 2006 : Storms of 2006 preview of the new normal. Wetlands Watch receives foundation grant to hire Executive Director.

71. Wetland - MSN Encarta
    Wetland, geographic area with characteristics of both dry land and bodies of water. wetlands typically occur in lowlying areas that receive fresh  
    http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761579617/Wetland.html
    
    Extractions: var s_account="msnportalencarta"; MSN home Mail My MSN Sign in ... more Hotmail Messenger My MSN MSN Directory Air Tickets/Travel Autos City Guides Election 2008 ... More Additional Reference Materials Thesaurus Translations Multimedia Other Resources Education Resources Math Help Foreign Language Help Project Planner ... Help Related Items more... Encarta Search Search Encarta about Wetland Also on Encarta Secret students What colleges really want Famous misquotes quiz Advertisement Encyclopedia Article Find Print E-mail Blog It Multimedia 3 items Article Outline Introduction Types of Wetlands How Wetlands Work Role of Wetlands I Print this section Wetland , geographic area with characteristics of both dry land and bodies of water . Wetlands typically occur in low-lying areas that receive fresh water at the edges of lakes , ponds, streams, and rivers , or salt water from tides in coastal areas protected from waves. In wetlands, the surface of the water, called the water table, is usually at, above, or just below the land surface for enough time to restrict the growth of plants to those that are adapted to wet conditions and promote the development of soils characteristic of a wet environment.

72. Wetlands
    Alll new links, info, and resources for wetlands in and around Rochester, New York.  
    http://rochesterenvironment.com/wetlands.htm
    
    Extractions: RochesterEnvironment.com Our Environment is changing: Keep up with the Change. If it deals with the environment, Rochester, and the Internet, it's here. Get all the Environmental News for the Rochester-area, including primary sources, all the media, public officials, federal and state official departmentsand the most important world environment stories. Home Up about REcom feedback ... We Don't Get It! Essays on Nature's Indifference. by Frank J. Regan Rochester News Get the most important news of the day and monitor your environment daily. Subscribe to ReNewsletter : This monthly newsletter provides you with the news you need, not simply the news you wantlike most other media services. Calendar Here you can find all the Rochester-area environmental events. Environmental Thoughts RochesterEnvironment.com has been blogged:-so now you can discuss Rochester's Environment instantly. Add your comments, be a part of Rochester's environmental discussion. Daily Updates * Print out or e-mail our RochesterEnvironment.com Brochure

73. LaCoast.gov
    contains information and links relating to coastal restoration projects in Louisiana. Site funded by the Coastal wetlands Planning, Protection and  
    http://www.lacoast.gov/
    
    Extractions: Subscribe to the Breaux Act Newsflash to stay informed on coastal Louisiana issues. Louisiana is blessed with an abundance of natural resources. Approximately 40 percent of the coastal wetlands of the lower 48 states is located in Louisiana. This fragile environment is disappearing at an alarming rate. Louisiana has lost up to 40 square miles of marsh a year for several decades - that's 80 percent of the nation's annual coastal wetland loss. If the current rate of loss is not slowed, by the year 2040 an additional 800,000 acres of wetlands will disappear, and the Louisiana shoreline will advance inland as much as 33 miles in some areas. This prompted Congress to pass the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) in 1990. It funds wetland enhancement projects nationwide, designating approximately $60 million annually for work in Louisiana. The CWPPRA Task Force annually develops a list of high-priority projects to be constructed. To date, sixteen such priority lists have been formulated. The projects funded by CWPPRA all focus on marsh creation, restoration, protection or enhancement.

74. Wildlife Habitat Council
    May marks the Annual American wetlands Month, a time to celebrate some of May is the month to recognize and celebrate the wonderful ways wetlands enrich  
    http://www.wildlifehc.org/template.cfm?FrontID=3954

75. Wetland - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
    In physical geography, a wetland is an environment at the interface between truly terrestrial ecosystems and aquatic systems making them inherently  
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetland
    
    Extractions: Please improve this article or discuss the issue on the talk page A subtropical wetland in Florida USA , with an endangered American Crocodile In physical geography , a wetland is an environment "at the interface between truly terrestrial ecosystems and aquatic systems making them inherently different from each other yet highly dependent on both" . In essence, wetlands are ecotones . Wetlands often host considerable biodiversity and endemism . In many locations such as the United Kingdom and USA they are the subject of conservation efforts and Biodiversity Action Plans The United States Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Environmental Protection Agency jointly define wetlands as "those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetations typically adapted for life in saturated soils. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas." Wetlands are found under a wide range of hydrological conditions, but at least some of the time water

76. Wetland: Definition, Synonyms And Much More From Answers.com
    wetland ( ) n. A lowland area, such as a marsh or swamp, that is saturated with moisture, especially when regarded as the natural habitat of wildlife  
    http://www.answers.com/topic/wetland
    
    Extractions: Geography Dictionary wetland Any land which is intermittently or periodically waterlogged. This includes salt marshes , tidal estuaries , marshes, and bogs. Wetlands are rapidly disappearing habitats; the Everglades National Park, Florida, is a complex of coastal mangroves , tropical saw-grass marshes, and forest on the slightly raised areas, but flood-control measures to the north, and the ever-increasing number of visitors cause intense pressure on the ecosystem. Other wetlands are increasingly being reclaimed for agriculture, industry, or housing. In the United States a constructed wetland can involve engineering of hydrology and soils, and is intentionally created from non-wetland sites for the sole purpose of wastewater or storm water treatment, but literature from elsewhere may not distinguish between these terms. The concept of a

77. Welcome To The Association Of State Wetland Managers, Inc.
    Index Page of the Association of State Wetland Managers, Inc.  
    http://www.aswm.org/
    
    Extractions: the escapades of the Bog Snorkelling team. Read the latest edition of Wetland Breaking News, a twice-monthly compilation of news and information relating to wetland policy, science, law, and more. Also access International Wetland News. Learn about the various wetland programs implemented by states throughout

78. Interpreting Wetland Indicator Status | USDA PLANTS
    US Fish and Wildlife Service Wetland Indicator Status for Vascular Plants from the United States Department of Agriculture PLANTS Database.  
    http://plants.usda.gov/wetinfo.html
    
    Extractions: Scientific Name Common Name Symbol State Search Advanced Search Search Help Alternative Crops ... PLANTS Links You are here: Home Wetland Indicator Status / Interpreting Wetland Indicator Status Wetland Indicator Status Data and definitions in the PLANTS wetland reports are abstracted from: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1988. National list of vascular plant species that occur in wetlands. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993. 1993 supplement to list of plant species that occur in wetlands: Northwest (Region 9). PLANTS wetlands reports contain some names from these two wetland lists that are now considered to be synonyms. Wetland status is reported individually for each synonym, and these are indented below the currently accepted name. Indicator categories Indicator Code Wetland Type Comment OBL Obligate Wetland Occurs almost always (estimated probability 99%) under natural conditions in wetlands.

79. Wetland Links
    This web page gives links to a large number of wetlandrelated web pages sorted by category.  
    http://www.mindspring.com/~rbwinston/wetland.htm
    
    Extractions: Last updated on Sat 26 Jun 2004 at 05:22 PM I would appreciate any reports of inactive links on this page or of any wetland-related web pages that are not listed here that might be good to list. I am now much more heavily involved in groundwater modeling than in wetlands so this page tends to get attention only when someone points out something that could be changed. Send corrections to rbwinston@mindspring.com I don't know whether any of the products on this page really work. I just saw that there was some information available that might be of interest to people who deal with wetlands. An Environmental Concern Conference

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