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Fragile Fringe Contents
Introduction
Where Are the Wetlands?
The Mississippi River: Draining a Majority of the United States
Beneficial Functions of the Wetlands
Barrier Islands as Part of and Protection for the Wetlands
Loss of Wetlands: Subsidence
Wetland Loss: Digging of Canals
Glossary
References
Resources for Information and Activities
Appendix
Further Reading List
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