Students & Teachers in New England

World In Our Backyard

Chapter I: Wetland Science (PDF) (7 pp., 407 KB)

• What are Wetlands
• The Water Cycle: The Connection Between Wetlands & Watersheds
• Wetland Characteristics: Water, Soil & Plants
• Activities (PDF) (15 pp., 179 KB)

Chapter II: Wetland Types (PDF) (20 pp., 1.19 MB)

• 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 (PDF) (8 pp., 209 KB)

Chapter III: Wetland Functions (PDF) (6 pp., 293 KB)

• Flood & Erosion Control
• Fish and Wildlife Habitat & Food Webs
• Wetlands "Supermarket"
• Recreation & Aesthetics
• Activities (PDF) (10 pp., 181 KB)

Chapter IV: Threats to Wetlands (PDF) (4 pp., 171 KB)

• A History of Wetland Loss
• How Are Wetlands Lost?
• Consequences of Wetland Loss
• Activities (PDF) (6 pp., 230 KB)

Chapter V: Find A Wetland to Study & Adopt (PDF) (4 pp., 238 KB)

• Student-Based Research
• Contact Local Officials & Others
• Look Around You
• Use Maps
• Activities (PDF) (8 pp., 208 KB)

Chapter VI: A Wetland Field Study (PDF) (5 pp., 380 KB)

• Using Wetlands as Outdoor Classrooms
• Organize the Field Study
• Securing the Interest of Your Students
• Activities (PDF) (15 pp., 271 KB)

Chapter VII: Protect Your Wetlands (PDF) (7 pp., 245 KB)

• Activity 1: Create A Wetlands Awareness Program
• Protecting Wetlands Through The Regulatory Process
• Federal Programs
• State Protection
• Local Protection
• Activities (PDF) (13 pp., 196 KB)

Chapter VIII How to Adopt a Wetland (PDF) (4 pp., 148 KB)

• Application for Adopt A Wetland Certificate
• Evaluation Form

Appendix (PDF) (6 pp., 253 KB)

• Wetland Education Directory
• Wetland Education Resources
• Curricula

Bibliography (PDF) (2 pp., 135 KB)