Students & Teachers in New England

World In Our Backyard

Chapter I: Wetland Science Estimated download time: 1 min. (PDF file size 392K @ 56K.)

• What are Wetlands
• The Water Cycle: The Connection Between Wetlands & Watersheds
• Wetland Characteristics: Water, Soil & Plants
• Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 181K @ 56K.)

Chapter II: Wetland Types Estimated download time: 3 min. (PDF file size 1.2 MB @ 56K.)

• Distinguishing Wetland Types
• Costal Wetlands: Salt Marshes, Tidal Brackish Marshes
• Inland Wetlands: Freshwater Marshes, Wet Meadows, Forested Swamps,
• Shrub Swamps, Bogs, Fens, and Vernal Pools
• Guide to Wetland Wildlife in New England Regional Wetland "Celebrities"
• Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 204K @ 56K.)

Chapter III: Wetland Functions Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size 289K @ 56K.)

• Flood & Erosion Control
• Fish and Wildlife Habitat & Food Webs
• Wetlands "Supermarket"
• Recreation & Aesthetics
• Activities Estimated download time: <30 sec. (PDF file size 185K @ 56K.)

Chapter IV: Threats to Wetlands Estimated download time: <25 sec. (PDF file size 169K @ 56K.)

• A History of Wetland Loss
• How Are Wetlands Lost?
• Consequences of Wetland Loss
• Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 223K @ 56K.)

Chapter V: Find A Wetland to Study & Adopt Estimated download time: 40 sec. (PDF file size 240K @ 56K.)

• Student-Based Research
• Contact Local Officials & Others
• Look Around You
• Use Maps
• Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 209K @ 56K.)

Chapter VI: A Wetland Field Study Estimated download time: 1 min. (PDF file size 384K @ 56K.)

• Using Wetlands as Outdoor Classrooms
• Organize the Field Study
• Securing the Interest of Your Students
• Activities Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size 272K @ 56K.)

Chapter VII: Protect Your Wetlands Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 201K @ 56K.)

• Activity 1: Create A Wetlands Awareness Program
• Protecting Wetlands Through The Regulatory Process
• Federal Programs
• State Protection
• Local Protection
• Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 201K @ 56K.)

Chapter VIII How to Adopt a Wetland Estimated download time: 25 sec. (PDF file size 154K @ 56K.)

• Application for Adopt A Wetland Certificate
• Evaluation Form

Appendix Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size 254K @ 56K.)

• Wetland Education Directory
• Wetland Education Resources
• Curricula

Bibliography Estimated download time: 20 sec. (PDF file size 142K @ 56K.)