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What is a Wetland?
Inland
Wetlands
Where
are all the Wetlands?
Wetlands
for the Future
People
and Wetlands
Classroom
Activities
Facts
Links
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WETLANDS
These rich, usually
soggy places provide critical habitat for numerous species, help clean
our water, control floods, and provide plenty of food for humans.
Like many environments, wetlands have long been misunderstood.
Listening to
the first frogs of the spring. Scanning tall grasses for a sandhill
crane's nest. Dipping a canoe paddle into chocolate-colored water.
Swatting mosquitoes. Pulling cattails to collect their roots for
a salad. Eating cranberries, crab cakes, shrimp, and wild rice.
Drinking fresh water. Watching sea turtles float in the ocean. All
of these activities depend on wetlands.
Wetlands are
wild, wet, mucky, stinky, and absolutely fabulous places to visit.
Come along for a tour!
 What
is a Wetland?
You
would think the answer to "What is a Wetland?" would be
easy. NO SUCH LUCK! There are all kinds of official definitions
for wetlands and also many different kinds of Wetlands! In this
section you will learn how to identify a
wetland, how scientists mark wetlands,
the different types of wetlands, common
names for wetlands, and the plants
and animals that inhabit wetlands. Do you have a Wetland near
you? Find out how you can tell if that wet area near you is a wetland!
 Inland
Wetlands
Find
out more about the types of wetlands we have here in the Pacific
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Where
Are all the Wetlands?
Did
you know that we have lost over half of our original wetlands? From
an estimate of 220 million acres in the United States to less than
110 million acres! Find out what has happened to our wetlands and
what the consequences are when we lose these valuable habitats.
People
and Wetlands
Find
out how people's attitudes towards wetlands have changed over time.
Also learn about how some Native American traditions are tied to
wetland species.
Wetlands
for the Future
Find out what is being done to protect wetlands and how
you can help! There are many people that are working to help
save our wetlands. Do you have an area near you that needs
some help? Find out how you can get involved!
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Classroom
Activities
Lesson
plans and ideas developed by Idaho teachers for Idaho Fish
& Game Project Wild!
If you have ever taken a Project Wild class - you will love
these additional resources!
If you have never taken a Project Wild class - this is a
great intro to this excellent resource!
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