21. Special Report: Vanishing Wetlands | Tampabay.com • St. Petersburg Times Tampa Bay s news, shopping and information source brought to you by the St. Petersburg Times and tbt*. http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspecials06/wetlands/

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22. Ramsar Convention On Wetlands Official Web site of the Ramsar Convention on wetlands secretariat. http://www.ramsar.org/

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands photo credit The Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. There are presently 158 Contracting Parties to the Convention, with 1723 wetland sites, totaling 160 million hectares , designated for inclusion in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. Mission Statement: "The Convention's mission is the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world" (Ramsar COP8, 2002). What's New @ Ramsar? Key Documents About Ramsar World Wetlands Day The Ramsar Convention Secretariat Rue Mauverney 28 CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland

23. Activism Center At Wetlands-Preserve Recognizing the common roots of all forms of oppression, The Activism Center at wetlands Preserve fights for human, animal, and earth liberation through http://wetlands-preserve.org/

Wetlands Activism Collective While Wetlands' nightclub at 161 Hudson Street is, sadly, a thing of the past, Wetlands Activism Collective continues to campaign for earth, human and animal liberation. The Activism Center is run by volunteers and needs your help! Recognizing the common roots of all forms of oppression , Wetlands Activism Collective fights for human, earth, and animal liberation through protest, direct action, street theater, political advocacy, and public education. We always welcome volunteers and interns! Learn about our many victories! ORGANIZATIONS: Add your name to this letter against the Peru and Panama Free Trade Agreements! Vampire-in-Chief Bush Drains Lifeblood of S. Korea, Colombia, Peru, and Panama with Free Trade Agreements On July 22, Colombian independence day, Wetlands and our allies in the NYC People's Referendum on Free Trade, demonstrates against bilateral free trade agreements with street theater and other expressions of dissent at Flushing Meadows Park (more) Black Bear, Big Horned Owl, Caribou Evict J. Crew from Boreal Forest at Corporate Office Environmental Protest Culminating a national weekend of protests targeting the catalogs industry,on Monday, April 23, 2007 environmental activists from Wetlands Activism Collective staged a protest at the corporate office of J. Crew, demanding that they stop destroying boreal forests for catalog paper. Activists dressed as boreal forest animals served a notice of eviction from Canada’s Boreal forest to a mock-chainsaw wielding activist dressed as J. Crew CEO Millard Drexler. The notice informed the company that they have 30 days to get out of Endangered Forests, increase recycled content, and reduce paper use

24. The Wetlands Institute - Stone Harbor, NJ Coastal research and education programs, events calendar, newsletter, directions, internship information. http://www.wetlandsinstitute.org/

Golf for Research Monday June 23, 2008 Be a Hero! Adopt a Terrapin! 26th Annual Wings 'n Water Wildlife Arts Festival The Wetlands Institute is a member of Earth Share New Jersey.

25. New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services Wetlands Bureau The mission of the wetlands Bureau is to protect, maintain and enhance the environmental quality in New Hampshire through the powers set forth in RSA 482A http://www.des.state.nh.us/wetlands/

Home About DES DES Programs Public Information ... A-Z Topics List Wetlands Bureau The mission of the Wetlands Bureau is to protect, maintain and enhance the environmental quality in New Hampshire through the powers set forth in RSA 482-A to regulate impacts to those areas "wherever the tide ebbs and flows" or "freshwater flows or stands." What's New? Flooding Announcement Obtaining Authorization for Emergency Wetlands Impacts RFP: Developing a Watershed Strategy for the Restoration and Protection of Wetlands in the Merrimack River Watershed Proposed Wetlands Rules for Vernal Pool Definitions and Delineation of Vernal Pools; Classification of Natural Communities; and Logging Operations The public hearing on the proposed rules will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008, 12 noon - 2 pm at DES's offices in Concord, NH. Appendix B - Corps Secondary Impacts Checklist (now required for inland wetland/waterway fill projects in New Hampshire) PUBLIC NOTICE Stream Rule Workgroup Formation About NH Wetlands... Application Decision Report Application Files Received Current Policies Fact Sheets ... Land Resource Management Shoreland Workshop More Information... DES Enforcement Actions Guidebook for Wetlands Permits Lists of Certified Wetland and Soil Scientists Off-road Vehicles and Wetlands [PDF] Prime Wetlands US Army Corps of Engineers - NH Programmatic General Permit PO Box 95 Concord NH 03302 wetmail@des.state.nh.us

26. Wetlands Initiative Latest issue of Wetland Matters. Sue Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge. Our signature project at Hennepin Hopper Lakes email us twi@wetlandsinitiative.org. http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/

Illinois River Nutrient Farm Pilot Project Goose Pond to be the site of the first nutrient farm Strachan Donnelley remembers Hennepin Latest issue of Wetland Matters. MOVIE: A Solution So Clear Nutrient farming offers answers to historical problems email us: twi@wetlands-initiative.org

27. Wetlands Main > Sierra Club Main Page for the Sierra Club s wetlands Campaign. http://www.sierraclub.org/wetlands/

Our Conservation Initiatives 1. Smart Energy Solutions Global Warming 3. America's Wild Legacy International Issues More Programs Select a Place Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Environmental Update Main Clean Water Main ... News Environmental news, green living tips, and ways to take action: Subscribe to the Sierra Club Insider America's wetlands provide something for everyone. Wetlands protect us all in many ways they filter pollutants from our drinking water, protect our homes by storing floodwater, and provide homes for fish, shellfish, and wildlife. Wetlands are crucial for clean water, serving as a natural filter absorbing water-borne pollutants and damaging contaminants before the water enters our rivers, lakes, and streams. Despite the fact that wetlands are of unique value to our society, a 1997 survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that roughly 58,500 acres of wetlands are being destroyed annually. Sierra Club is fighting for the restoration and protection of wetlands all across America, for our families and for our future.

28. Wetland Topics Look up comprehensive information about wetlands in King County including their plants and wildlife, development and mitigation rules, wetland maps, http://dnr.metrokc.gov/topics/wetland/

Featured Jan. 11, 2008 King County offers grant funding for small habitat restoration projects Jan. 4, 2007 King County Noxious Weed Board meets Jan. 16 to discuss weed control list County panel mulls changes to weed list as state requires control of 5 new weeds Nov. 6, 2007 City Council gives $400,000 to end wetlands feud Money may be used at Hamm Creek July 17, 2007 International interest in Brightwater Plant innovations Habitat design team invited to teach in South Korea April 29 through May 5 is Native Plant Appreciation Week (external link) Aug. 7, 2006 King County stewardship grants help local groups protect, strengthen natural resources May 1, 2006 King County encourages gardeners to 'go native' New online native plant guide highlights Native Plant Appreciation Week March. 29, 2006 External Link, Seattle Times New rules to help man-made wetlands Greenprint for King County Regional conservation strategy April 27, 2005

29. Wetlands - WoWWiki - Your Guide To The World Of Warcraft wetlands is a large and wet zone below Stonewrought Dam, north of Loch Modan, covered with small rivers, lakes and ponds, from the three sides bordered by http://www.wowwiki.com/Wetlands

Wetlands From WoWWiki Jump to: navigation search Wetlands Level 20-30 Affiliation Alliance Population Capital Menethil Harbor Ruler King Magni Bronzebeard Races Human Ironforge dwarf Dragonmaw orc ... Murloc Location Northern Khaz Modan Wetlands is a large and wet zone below Stonewrought Dam , north of Loch Modan , covered with small rivers, lakes and ponds, from the three sides bordered by mountains, but open to the ocean at the west. Adventurers seeking route to Wetlands must either come through sieged Dun Algaz from Loch Modan, or cross the damaged Thandol Span from Arathi Highlands . The northern slopes of Wetlands are generally classed within the Khaz Mountains Contents History Getting there Geography Maps and subregions ... edit History The Wetlands have been the site of many a battle through the times. Nestled among the Khaz Mountains and open to the ocean as it is, it is a prime location for invading forces. It was historically part of the original dwarven kingdom while the three tribes were united, but after the War of the Three Hammers , it fell under control of the Wildhammer Clan . The Dark Irons invaded Grim Batol and almost succeeded in taking full control of it, but were driven back at the last minute. During the

30. AUDUBON: WETLANDS DEFINED The mission of the Audubon wetlands Campaign is to preserve and restore the nation s wetland ecosystems, through a partnership of Audubon volunteers and http://www.audubon.org/campaign/wetland/ecosystem.html

What’s a wetland anyway, and why are they so important to protect? Among the most important ecosystems on Earth, the wet ecosystems of bogs, freshwater marshes, prairie potholes, forested swamps, and salt-water estuaries provide critical nesting, rearing, feeding, and stop-over habitat for bird and other wildlife populations in watersheds across the nation. Wetlands are essential to estuary, river, and watershed health, trapping sediments and cleaning polluted waters, preventing floods, recharging groundwater aquifers, and protecting shorelines. Wetland health is intimately tied to human health. Wetlands began disappearing soon after permanent European colonization of the United States. More than half of the 215 million acres of wetlands that existed at the time of settlement have been destroyed. Only 100 million acres remain today. Throughout much of our nation’s history, wetlands were viewed as obstacles to development that should be eliminated. Federal laws provided incentives for draining and destroying wetlands. Only in the last twenty-five years have public and government understanding of the importance of wetlands grown enough to begin to change some incentives to protecting and restoring wetlands. Still, despite their now well-understood importance to ecosystem health, wildlife, families and communities, wetlands continue to be destroyed at an alarming rate, over 100,000 acres per year in watersheds across the country. As wetlands are destroyed, so too are vital natural habitats for many species of songbirds, frogs, fish and other birds and wildlife. As these species and their insect-based food chain disappear, whole ecosystems are disrupted. These changes impoverish our lives and our children’s future.

31. Voice Of The Wetlands vow header. Test your knowledge on wetlands VOWoil and gas effected by coastal erosion VOW-Culture effected by coastal wetlands VOW-Food effected by http://www.voiceofthewetlands.com/

32. GLO | Texas Wetland Information Network (WetNet) Intended to foster easier access to online wetlandrelated information for various government agencies concerned with wetlands in Texas. http://www.glo.state.tx.us/wetnet/

Adopt-A-Beach Beaches and Dunes Coastal Coordination Council Coastal Erosion ... Wetnet The goal of the Texas Wetland Information Network (WetNet) project is to allow easier access to online wetland-related information. Funded by a grant from the Wetland Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6, WetNet will enhance the wetland protection capabilities of state and federal regulatory agencies operating in Texas, and will provide accurate and up-to-date information to local governments, universities, and the general public. EPA Region 6 Environmental Excellence (E/E) Award for Special Achievement in wetlands protection Data Species Publications Wetland Links ... Calendar of Events provided by the Gulf of Mexico Program Last updated on 13 November 2002. Send comments to txwetnet@glo.state.tx.us Texas General Land Office P.O. Box 12873 Austin, TX 78711-2873

33. Save Our Louisiana Wetlands - South Louisiana's Environmental Watch Network Save Our wetlands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preservation, protection conservation of the wetlands in and around New Orleans, Louisiana as http://www.saveourwetlands.org/

South Louisiana's Environmental Watch Network home visionquest eco-news-tv politics eco-links store home visionquest eco-news-tv politics ... store saveourwetlands.org saveourwetlands.org Feb. 23, 2008 - Another Morganza Hurdle Stirs Frustration - Local officials are reacting with frustration to news that the Morganza-to-the-Gulf hurricane-protection system must secure congressional authorization for a third time, and some question what the countless bureaucratic hurdles will mean for other large-scale coastal projects yet to come... Jan. 20, 2008 - Did Oil Canals Worsen Katrina's Effects? - There are 10,000 miles of these oil canals. They fed America's thirst for energy, but helped bring its biggest delta to the brink of collapse... Jan. 24, 2008 - Drought Could Force Nuke-Plant Shutdowns - Nuclear reactors across the Southeast could be forced to throttle back or temporarily shut down later this year because drought is drying up the rivers and lakes that supply power plants with the awesome amounts of cooling water they need to operate... Jan. 17, 2008 -

34. Environmental Laboratory Wetlands The Enironmental Laboratory site has moved, you will be sent to the wetlands site momentarily or you may click here. http://www.wes.army.mil/el/wetlands/

The Enironmental Laboratory site has moved, you will be sent to the Wetlands site momentarily or you may click here

35. Illinois Wetlands Offers a variety of virtual tours of lands and ponds, bogs, fen, sedge meadows, swamps, floodplans and related natural lands. A Museums in the Classroom http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Wetlands/Wetlands.html

Preserve Gate Map Site Search Bog Fen ... Feedback Main Gate to Kildeer Countryside Virtual Wetland Preserve Welcome to the Kildeer Countryside Virtual Wetland Preserve (formerly the Twin Groves Virtual Wetlands Preserve). As you wander through our wetland you should be able to learn about biodiversity and Illinois wetlands. There are many connections between the wetlands and the creatures and plants that live there and humans. As you go to each type of wetland area, you will be introduced to the plants, mammals, insects, amphibians/reptiles, and birds which make their homes there. Before you begin your journey through our virtual wetland preserve, you might want to take a look at the sign posted at the entry which gives a brief explanation to our Vanishing Wetlands . There is also a handout explaining the Benefits of Illinois Wetlands that you might want to take along with you. We also have a flier explaining how our virtual wetland preserve was built in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Brookfield Zoo / Illinois Museums as part of the Museums in the Classroom projects. Please take a flier as you pass through the gate You can also stop off at our Watch Tower and climb to the top to get a good view of the natural impact and human impact on the wetlands.

36. Wetlands In The Great Lakes Region They range from small wetlands nestled in scattered bays to extensive shoreline wetlands such as those of southwestern Lake Erie, freshwater estuaries such http://www.great-lakes.net/envt/air-land/wetlands.html

Air and Land Air Quality Coastal Zone Ecosystem Management Habitat ... Wetlands Water BeachCast Conservation Levels and Hydrology Quality ... Watersheds Flora and Fauna Biodiversity Endangered Species Forests Invasive Species ... Wildlife Pollution Air Toxics Areas of Concern Human Health Pollution Prevention ... Toxic Contamination References Environmental Justice Laws and Policy Sanctuaries and Reserves Research ... Weather and Climate Lake Conditions Lake Erie Lake Huron Lake Michigan Lake Ontario ... Lake Superior Also: Lake St. Clair Wetlands in the Great Lakes Region What's New Overview General Resources State and Provincial Resources ... Related Resources What's New Protect Canada's water, Ottawa urged Toronto Star (4/3) Warning that most Americans see Canada as that "great green sponge up north," four organizations plan to issue a plea today to the Conservative government to protect the nation's water before it's too late. Wisconsin to get $23 million in federal funds Green Bay Press Gazette (3/27) Wisconsin is slated to get a record amount of federal money during the 2008 fiscal year — nearly $23 million — to help fish and wildlife and the outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy pursuing them. Refuge keeps growing Monroe Evening News (3/26) The Lady of the Lake property near the J.R. Whiting plant in Luna Pier has officially joined the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, adding the 49 acres that lie along Lake Erie just north of the power plant at the foot of Erie Rd. to the growing effort.

37. Lost Wetlands Coastal wetlands stretch inland from estuaries and beaches. In temperate climates, they re salt marshes and grassy fresh marsh and tidal flats. http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/OCEAN_PLANET/HTML/peril_wetlands.html

The text on this site is presented as an archival version of the script of "Ocean Planet," a 1995 Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition. The content reflects the state of knowledge at the time of the exhibition, and has not been updated. Sand crabs in salt marsh, Sapelo Island, Georgia,1989 Coastal wetlands stretch inland from estuaries and beaches. In temperate climates, they're salt marshes and grassy fresh marsh and tidal flats. In tropical areas, they include swampy forests of mangroves . Draining, dredging, and filling wetlands, as well as rising sea level, are destroying coastal wetlands worldwide The information on this buoy is divided into the three categories listed below. Wetlands Everglades Louisiana What's to lose? There's more to swamps and marshes than meets the eye. Awash with nutrients and plant debris, coastal wetlands are prime nurseries for fishes, shrimps, and crabs, and nesting sites for waterfowl . Not only do wetlands crawl with wildlife, they also filter out pollutants, buffer inland areas from storm, wave, and flood damage, and support food production for humans Red and black mangroves, Belize

38. EEK! - Critter Habitats - Wisconsin's Wetlands: Wonderlands Not Wastelands (part wetlands Wonderlands Not Wastelands. Read about animals and plants that live in wetland areas. Click on this fun poster to learn about the plants and http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/habitat/wetland1.htm

Wetlands: Wonderlands Not Wastelands Part One Click on the plants and animals below to learn more about creatures who live in wetlands. Want to see more? Go to Wetlands Poster Part 2 Arrowhead Great Blue Heron Muskie ... Wetlands Poster Part 2

39. TPWD: Wetlands Introductory page to TPWD wetlandrelated web pages. wetlands can be described as the transitional zones between uplands and water they are areas that http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/habitats/wetland/

Local Navigation Main Content Home Print Friendly ... Doing Business Search Wetland Web Links: Wetland Ecology Texas Wetlands Wetland Functions and Values Wetlands and Wildlife ... Site map Related photographs: The cardinal flower ( Lobelia cardinalis ), can be found in swamps and moist, wooded areas. Wetlands Wetlands can be described as the transitional zones between uplands and deep water they are areas that are dependent on the presence of water for all or part of the time. Because of this, wetlands that do not have water in them year-round can sometimes be difficult to recognize. However, their presence in the landscape is still significant, as they will fill with water during a flood or storm event and perform important wetland functions, such as sediment stabilization, flood attenuation, and nutrient cycling, along with many others. In the past, wetlands have been viewed as nuisance areas, and until relatively recently, the United States federal government has supported policies that encouraged the draining of wetlands, usually for conversion to cropland. Now wetlands are recognized for their value to human health and economics and are protected ecosystems regulated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as outlined in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. It may come as a surprise to learn that Texas, often thought of as a relatively dry state, contains millions of acres of wetlands of varying types. These wetlands perform a wide array of functions that are invaluable to wildlife and humankind, and with wise use and conservation, we can insure Texas wetlands will be around for the benefit of future generations.

40. Wetlands Conservancy The wetlands Conservancy (TWC) is the only organization in Oregon dedicated to promoting community and private partnerships to permanently protect and http://www.wetlandsconservancy.org/

Home News About TWC About Wetlands ... Careers Conserving Oregon's Wetlands The Wetlands Conservancy (TWC) is the only organization in Oregon dedicated to promoting community and private partnerships to permanently protect and conserve Oregon's greatest wetlands - our most biologically rich and diverse lands. TWC designs and implements collaborative strategies to sustain the health of wetlands. TWC works with local communities, land trusts, watershed councils, individual landowners and resource managers to promote local stewardship, restoration and acquiring properties. TWC trains, educates and provides assistance directly to landowners, citizen groups, and businesses to increase local conservation and restoration of key wetlands. Founded in 1981 by Tualatin residents Althea Pratt-Broome and Jack Broome, TWC was the first organization in Oregon to dedicate itself to preserving, protecting and promoting the wildlife, clean water, and open space values of these long neglected open spaces. The dedication, enthusiasm and vision of Althea and Jack, who remain Tualatin residents, provided the foundation for one Oregon's most remarkable stories of community stewardship, bridge building and preservation. Get the full newsletter here (pdf) Governor Signs HB 2992 This bill extends to forest and mixed farm forest zones the same eligibility for division that is currently allowed in farm zones under ORS 215.263 (10). It will allow for the conservation of ecologically important salt water marshes including a forested buffer zone, leaving adjacent uplands available for continued production of commercial timber.

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