General
information, including what a wetland is, why they are
important, how humans are affecting them, and what
steps are being taken to protect these valuable
resources.
A look at the
wetlands conservation efforts from an environmentalist
point of view. Information on federal laws regarding the
wetlands, as well as general information about what they
are and what good they serve.
Study
performed by students at the Academy for the Advancement
of Science And Technology in Bergen County, NJ. Includes
such topics as local New Jersey wetlands, classification
information, and law-related issues such as the Clean
Water Act.
A
computer-aided instructional program developed by Purdue
University in conjunction with the EPA (c) 1991.
Thorough, detailed information including definitions.
Appropriate for all age levels.
Provides
information and references about soil issues important to
wetland creation and restoration. Focuses on physical
properties of wetland soils as compared with upland soils
and important soil properties to look for in choosing
wetland creation/restoration sites.
Works to preserve and restore the nation's wetland ecosystems in order to protect birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, as well as to protect human health and safety and to sustain a healthy economy.
A division
of the United States Department of Agriculture's
Natural Resources Conservation Service whose mission
is to "proactively develop, adapt, and disseminate
science and technology to protect and restore
wetlands."
Promotes the
sustainable use of wetlands in the Americas through
partnerships, innovative conservation programs,
information sharing, and facilitating access to technical
and financial resources.
Develops and
disseminates scientific information needed for
understanding the ecology and values of America's
wetlands and for managing and restoring wetland habitats
and associated animal and plant communities.
Promotes the
conservation of Australia's wetlands through a variety of
actions such as surveys, management-oriented research,
training programs and awareness raising.
Facilitates
the restoration of wetlands in the historical Little
River watershed in Allen County, Indiana, and provides educational opportunities to
encourage individuals to be good stewards of all natural
resources.
A division of the Sierra Club: Hoosier Chapter. Works with private landowners, citizen groups, natural
resource organizations, community leaders, planners,
schools, youth groups, and government agencies to protect
the environmental integrity of the wetlands in the state
of Indiana.
Describes the biotic and abiotic settings and features of the most common kinds of wetlands found in the portion of the Prairie Basin Wetlands that lies in the Dakotas.
Contains information and links relating to coastal restoration projects in Louisiana. Includes coloring book pages for kids and a guide for teaching about coastal wetlands.
A compilation of public and private
sector information, including maps, environmental documents, agency roles in wetlands management, restoration and mitigation activities, regulatory permitting,
and wetland policies.
Contains profiles the leading organizations and people in wetland conservation, a "Wetlands Resource Center," and several interactive virtual tours. Good information on shorebirds.
Information Exchange Network intended to enable resource managers and the public to display and download wetland-related information housed at state and federal regulatory agencies.
Federal and State laws, policies and regulations concerning activities regulated under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act in waters of the United States, including wetlands.
Establishes an infrastructure and provides a source of funding to encourage voluntary, public-private partnerships to conserve North American wetland ecosystems.
An intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
Monthly newsletter covering the Endangered Species Act, wetlands, and takings developments in Congress, the courts, and at federal regulatory agencies.
Published by the Japan-based Kushiro International Wetland Centre, which aims to provide an international contribution through regional international cooperation toward wetland conservation and wise use.
Browse and
search past issues of an international journal concerned
with wetlands biology, ecology, hydrology, water
chemistry, soil and sediment characteristics, management,
and laws and regulations.
General
information designed for kids. Easy-to-understand,
comprehensive information about what wetlands are, what
animals live there, and why they should be important to
humans. Also contains links to educational materials
which can be ordered.
An annotated list of aquatic plant manuals which represents many of the manuals, taxonomic guides, and field guides for identifying aquatic plants in various areas of the world.
A comprehensive bibliography of published literature on the ecology, conservation, and management of North American waterfowl and their wetland habitats.