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21. Discover Nature in Water & Wetlands: Things to Know and Things to Do (Discover Nature Series) by Elizabeth P. Lawlor | |
Paperback: 222
Pages
(2000-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description "A wealth of information."-Booklist "A nice range of accessible information and activities."-Orion Afield Wetlands provide perfect arenas for nature study. Discover Nature in Water and Wetlands explores the properties, processes, and phases of water and the plant and animal life associated with it, from trees, cattails, and ferns to dragonflies, salamanders, turtles, and beavers. With just a few essentials, such as a field notebook, hand lens, and bug box, readers will find both straightforward information and all kinds of activities to uncover the fascinating, diverse ecosystem that surrounds our ponds, swamps, and other watery places. Elizabeth Lawlor and Pat Archer have teamed up on Discover Nature at the Seashore, Discover Nature Close to Home, Discover Nature at Sundown, and Discover Nature in Winter. |
22. Wetland Riders by Robert Fritchey | |
Paperback: 401
Pages
(1993-11-01)
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How conservation was insertedfor allocation in naming the CCA.
This book is a must read!!! Especially if you belong to the CCA
Much help on a report
Sport Fishermen versus Commercial Fishermen, Fun vs Food
A must read for anyone interested in fisheries issues |
23. Wetlands in Your Pocket: A Guide to Common Plants and Animals of Midwestern Wetlands (Bur Oak Guide) by Mark Muller | |
Map: 16
Pages
(2005-05-01)
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24. Hawai'i Wetland Field Guide by Terrell A. Erickson, Christopher F. Puttock | |
Spiral-bound: 293
Pages
(2006-07-15)
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25. Constructed Wetlands in the Sustainable Landscape by Craig S. Campbell, Michael Ogden | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(1999-04-22)
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Great All-around Guide for Constructed Wetlands The book highlights the benefits of wetlands often overlooked or undervalued in other engineering-oriented texts - wildlife habitat creation, aesthetics, water recharge, etc. Since the book was writen by a landscape architect and an engineer, two visionary pioneers in their fields, it covers a lot of useful ground. ... Read more |
26. Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment by Bruce E. Hammer | |
Hardcover: 856
Pages
(1989-12-31)
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27. Squish!: A Wetland Walk by Nancy Luenn | |
Hardcover: 32
Pages
(1994-09-01)
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Squish! |
28. America's Wetland: Louisiana's Vanishing Coast by Mike Dunne, Bevil Knapp | |
Hardcover: 129
Pages
(2005-11)
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Editorial Review Product Description Documented here is a way of life that is quickly waning. Fishermen, oyster farmers, cattle ranchers, oil industry workers, shipbuilders, and tugboat captains are all heavily dependent on Louisiana’s coastal territory in bringing the people of the United States a host of products and services sometimes taken for granted. Home to nearly two million residents, the state’s wetland serves as protection from hurricanes and storm surges and acts as a buffer for the city of New Orleans, identified by the National Hurricane Center as the city most threatened by the loss of America’s Wetland. The book makes clear that as coastal erosion in Louisiana worsens at an alarming rate, the nation’s economic and energy security is put at ever-higher risk and the environmental repercussions become unthinkable. Aerial photographs show how the oil and gas infrastructure is becoming increasingly exposed to the Gulf. Wells, pipelines, ports, roads, and levees that are key to delivering energy to the nation have been made vulnerable. Louisiana wetlands are the natural nursery ground for much of the country’s seafood and the wintering habitat for more than five million waterfowl and migratory birds. Stunning photographs of owls, pelicans, egret, crab, crawfish, and alligators illustrate the vast array of wildlife whose home—if not very survival—is endangered by the possible collapse of this intricate ecosystem. America’s WETLAND not only maps the causes and effects of Louisiana’s diminishing coast but also outlines restorative and conservation initiatives such as tree planting, rebuilding fisheries, and setting aside wildlife refuges. With the active support of all Americans, there is still hope that this imperiled border of the country can be saved. Customer Reviews (2)
A Wonderful Read
An important book at a critical time! |
29. In Search of Swampland: A Wetland Sourcebook and Field Guide by Ralph W. Tiner | |
Paperback: 352
Pages
(2005-09-22)
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Editorial Review Product Description Praise for previous edition: Named one of the Best Science Books for Junior High and High School Readers 1998 in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources by the American Association for the Advancement of Science "If you want a comprehensive introduction and field guide to wetlands, written by one of America’s most broadly knowledgeable wetlands biologists, Tiner’s book is it."—Barbara Bedford, Cornell University In the revised and expanded edition of this classic guide, Ralph W. Tiner introduces readers to the ecology and beauty of the wetlands in eastern North America. Topics include their formation and functions, wetland types, causes of loss and degradation, and recent efforts to protect them. The discussion now includes many examples from the Great Lakes region and information on best management practices for working in and around wetlands including vernal pools. A new chapter on classification and assessment further clarifies how the unique characteristics of these important natural resources serve specific functions. In Search of Swampland also provides a field guide to wetland plants, soils, and animals. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations—many of which are new to this edition—of more than 300 plants and 200 animals. Clear identification keys, information on how to distinguish typical hydric or "wet" soils from dryland soils, and general procedures for identifying wetlands in the field make this book an indispensable resource for readers with little or no training in wetland science, as well as for the scientist or amateur naturalist. Customer Reviews (4)
Should have been titled, "In Search of Swampland of the Northeast"
Excellent text on wetlands
Great introductory text
Excellent coverage of a timely topic Overall a very good firstbook. ... Read more |
30. Wetland Indicators: A Guide to Wetland Identification, Delineation, Classification, and Mapping by Ralph W. Tiner | |
Hardcover: 424
Pages
(1999-04-21)
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Great Book- Very Resourceful
Not helpful
Wetland Indicators by R.W. Tiner
Very Useful |
31. Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment for Wetlands (Setac Special Publications Series) by Michael A. Lewis et al. | |
Hardcover: 398
Pages
(1999-06-01)
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32. Paving Paradise: Florida's Vanishing Wetlands and the Failure of No Net Loss (Florida History and Culture) by Craig Pittman | |
Paperback: 376
Pages
(2010-05-25)
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Editorial Review Book Description “Draws readers into its difficult subject by resorting to the dirtiest trick in the journalist’s bag of tricks: great storytelling.”—Creative Loafing “Uncovers what ought to rank among Florida’s most notorious development scandals—and that’s something in a state infamous for swampland scams and subprime sprawl. . . . An infuriating, all-too-familiar tale of how powerful developers, shrewd lobbyists, and callow politicians shape public policy for private profit.”—Miami Herald “This is an exhaustive, timely, and devastating account of the destruction of Florida’s wetlands, and the disgraceful collusion of government at all levels. It’s an important book that should be read by every voter, every taxpayer, every parent, every Floridian who cares about saving what’s left of this precious place.”—Carl Hiaasen Florida possesses more wetlands than any other state except Alaska, yet since 1990 more than 84,000 acres have been lost to development—despite presidential pledges to protect them. In this hard-hitting book, St. Petersburg Times investigative journalists Craig Pittman and Matthew Waite explain how taxpayers who think they’re paying for wetland protection have been stuck with a program that creates the illusion of environmental protection while doing little to stem the tide of destruction. A potent combination of groundbreaking historical research and no-holds-barred reporting, this book portrays a landscape that has been compromised by greed, fear, and incompetence. A volume in The Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino Customer Reviews (8)
Nice read for overview of the history of wetland mitigation in Florida
Paving Paradise
100% complaints, no real suggestions for improvement.
Dumb growth
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33. Wetland Restoration, Flood Pulsing, and Disturbance Dynamics by Beth A. Middleton | |
Hardcover: 400
Pages
(1999-01-04)
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34. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation by Paul A. Keddy | |
Paperback: 516
Pages
(2010-09-13)
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35. Wetlands (True Books-Ecosystems) by Darlene R. Stille | |
Paperback: 48
Pages
(2000-03)
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36. Understanding Wetlands: Fen, Bog and Marsh by S. M. Haslam | |
Hardcover: 312
Pages
(2003-08-15)
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37. Measuring the Benefits of Federal Wetland Programs by Paul F. Scodari | |
Paperback: 103
Pages
(1997-01-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description A steadily increasing appreciation of the value of wetlands and recognition of the factors leading to their loss have spurred the federal government to introduce a series of programs to regulate and manage wetlands. The benefits of these wetland protection programs accrue to the general public, while the largest share of protection costs are borne by private landowners. Measuring the Benefits of Federal Wetland Programs describes the goals and mechanisms of federal wetland regulation and management efforts and outlines a framework for measuring the benefits of wetland protection. Scodari explores federal wetland programs and the problems with benefits assessment in this context. Written by a natural resources economist, Measuring the Benefits of Federal Wetland Programs is a valuable tool for understanding the quantitative assessment of wetland protection benefits and belongs on the bookshelf of anyone involved in wetland protection or regulation. |
38. The Rape of the Wetlands by Keith Wilkins | |
Paperback: 232
Pages
(2000-10-10)
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39. Discovering the Unknown Landscape: A History Of America's Wetlands by Ann Vileisis | |
Paperback: 445
Pages
(1999-09-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description The rapidly disappearing wetlands that once spread so abundantly across the American continent serve an essential and irreplaceable ecological function. Yet for centuries, Americans have viewed them with disdain. Beginning with the first European settlers, we have thought of them as sinkholes of disease and death, as landscapes that were worse than useless unless they could be drained, filled, paved or otherwise "improved." As neither dry land, which can be owned and controlled by individuals, nor bodies of water, which are considered a public resource, wetlands have in recent years been at the center of controversy over issues of environmental protection and property rights. The confusion and contention that surround wetland issues today are the products of a long and convoluted history. In Discovering the Unknown Landscape, Anne Vileisis presents a fascinating look at that history, exploring how Americans have thought about and used wetlands from Colonial times through the present day. She discusses the many factors that influence patterns of land use-ideology, economics, law, perception, art-and examines the complicated interactions among those factors that have resulted in our contemporary landscape. As well as chronicling the march of destruction, she considers our seemingly contradictory tradition of appreciating wetlands: artistic and literary representations, conservation during the Progressive Era, and recent legislation aimed at slowing or stopping losses. Discovering the Unknown Landscape is an intriguing synthesis of social and environmental history, and a valuable examination of how cultural attitudes shape the physical world that surrounds us. It provides important context to current debates, and clearly illustrates the stark contrast between centuries of beliefs and policies and recent attempts to turn those longstanding beliefs and policies around. Vileisis's clear and engaging prose provides a new and compelling understanding of modern-day environmental conflicts. Customer Reviews (3)
A great primer for those new to wetlands issues
A terrific historical overview of wetlands...
An essential book for those interested in wetland protection Vileisis describes how, to the first European settlers, what we call wetlands were "dismal swamps," linked by images such as Pilgrim Progress' "slough of despond" to whatever is dark and evil.Later wetlands represented opportunity: drain them and make a lot of money, whether selling real estate in Florida or planting more and more crops. This is more than a book about wetlands, however.It is a history of water policy in the United States.It tells the history of the great American institutions that grew up to deal with wetlands issues: the Soil Conservation Service, the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and others.She also tells of the federal legislation that shapes our current ways of dealing with wetlands;how these laws got passed and how they have been enforced.Anyone attempting to understand the changing role of the Corp of Engineers in wetland protection, for example, should read this book. The book is also gracefully written and filled with great stories about entrepreneurs and dreamers who saw opportunities in controlling the rivers and draining the swamps, and how their plans almost always went awry.It also tells of those who helped change the cultural attitude toward wetlands, people like Mrs. Augustus Hemenway of Boston, who, with William Brewster, founded the Audubon Society and groups like Ducks Unlimited, who saw dramatic decreases of wildlife in their favorite hunting areas.When scientists began to understand the values of wetlands in the early 20th century, long-entrenched attitudes began to change. Vileisis points to the essential difficulty for understanding and dealing with wetlands: land is property, and our thinking is guided by concepts of "property rights."The waters of the country, on the other hand, have been understood as belonging to all of us.But wetlands are both land -- we can put a fence around it-- and water -- it flows and knows no boundaries.This is the key to why it has been so hard to shape public policy and attitudes about wetlands.As Vileisis puts it, "Americans were stuck somewhere between the conventional view of wetlands as property and the ecological view of wetlands as a life-support system." Vileisis takes heart from the resiliency of nature, but in her closing chapter she says, "...while there have been changes in attitudes, policies, and laws, and marked decrease in the rate of wetlands loss, the destruction of wetlands continues because powerful interests cling to the status quo that calculates its profits in the ledger of short-term private gain with little concern for the common good."For those of us who work to change this cultural attitude, this book extends our sense of interconnectedness to those who lived before us.Vileisis says, "Informed by history, we can remember the trade-offs already made and turn away from the mistakes and misunderstandings of a time when we knew no better." ... Read more |
40. Humedales: Hábitats húmedos (Wetlands: Soggy Habitat) (Ciencia Asombrosa / Amazing Science) (Spanish Edition) by Salas, Laura Purdie | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2008-01)
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