Wetlands

Wetlands

About Wetlands
(National Wetlands Research Center)
A general overview of the importance of wetlands for controlling flooding, improving water quality, and providing habitat for wildlife.
http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/wetlands.htm
Clean Water & Wetlands
(Sierra Club)
The Sierra Club is a national, private non-profit organization whose mission is to “Explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth.” The Sierra Club encourages outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and canoeing as well as advocating for a cleaner environment. Visit their site’s section on the restoration and protection of wetlands. The site provides an overview of wetlands, where you learn the value of wetlands to humans, fish, and wildlife. It also offers the latest news about pollution of wetlands and legislation, resources, reports and factsheets.
http://vault.sierraclub.org/planet/199710/swam.asp
Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited bills itself as “The World Leader in Wetlands Conservation.” This private, non-profit organization’s mission is to fulfill the annual life cycle needs of North American waterfowl by protecting, enhancing, restoring, and managing important wetlands and associated uplands. Learn about waterfowl and their lifecycles in the wetlands, how wetlands are threatened, and what can save wetlands. Find information for teachers, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, and activities.
http://www.ducks.org/
National Wetlands Inventory
(U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)
This government Web site provides information on the characteristics, extent, and status of the Nation's wetlands and deepwater habitats and other wildlife habitats. Here you will be able to find maps, information about wetland plants, the status of wetlands, service programs, publications and information for teachers.
http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/
Society of Wetland Scientists
The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) is an international, professional organization that promotes wetland science and the exchange of information related to wetlands. The SWS website includes links to dozens of websites and listservs; information on job openings, upcoming conferences, student research grants, teaching aids, and training opportunities.
http://www.sws.org
South Carolina Coastal Conservation League
This grassroots, nonprofit conservation organization works with citizens and government toward finding solutions to environmental problems. Here you can learn about protecting South Carolina’s beautiful natural landscapes, wildlife, clean water and traditional communities. Conservation issues like land use, water quality, forestry and wildlife, are covered.
http://coastalconservationleague.org/
Wetlands
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
This federal site gives definitions and facts about wetlands. It discusses the reasons for protecting wetlands, explains how to protect wetlands and offers advice on how ordinary people can protect wetlands.
http://water.epa.gov/type/wetlands/index.cfm

Last Modified: Monday April 09, 2012 10:54 AM