What can we do to save the Wetlands?
What are Wetlands?

Classifying Wetlands


Why are Wetlands Important?


Types of Wetlands: Salt Water


Types of Wetlands: Fresh Water


Plant Adaptations to Wetlands


Animal Adaptations to Wetlands


Wetlands in Danger!


What You Can Do...


 

Conserve Water Wetlands are threatened by our rapidly increasing need for water.

Limit amount of pesticides, fertilizers used at home Excess fertilizer or other chemicals can runoff into nearby streams, ponds; causing a change in nutrient levels and possibly causing fish kills, disturbing Wetland ecosystem.

Preserve local Wetlands Conservation starts at home; preserve your local Wetlands in order to insure a place for wetland-dependant species such as Waterfowl a place to live or visit close to you.

Enjoy Wetlands Fish, hunt, swim, sail, canoe, birdwatch, and backpack your favorite Wetlands with an appreciation of its fragility and importance. The richness of Wetlands as a natural resource should be enjoyed, protected, and passed on to many generations to come.