81. Mike Walter's Wetlands Page Annotated links to wetlands-related sites, especially those with an Indiana focus. http://www.angelfire.com/in4/earthpages/wetlands.html

Advertising that appears above is not necessarily endorsed by this site's administrator. Mike Walter's Wetlands Page The Old Muskrat's Annotated Links to Useful Wetlands Sites Click on the picture for a closer look. The forested wetland pictured above no longer exists. It was bulldozed in 1991 to dig a stormwater retention basin for a Wal-Mart in Auburn, Indiana. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave permission under the "Nationwide 26" wetlands destruction program. The engineer who designed the project said it would "enhance" the wetlands. So, what was once a highly complex red-maple swamp became a four-acre hole. The deep, black humic layer built up through centuries of leaf-litter that was home to myriad tiny creatures was churned up and scraped off. The little creatures themselves were crushed and scattered. Yes, there's still water there...and a few cattails and an occasional blue heron. But somehow it just isn't the same. Moral: Beware anyone who says, "I can build a better wetland." Remember, the Old Muskrat warned you.

82. USGS National Wetlands Research Center Mission is to develop and disseminate scientific information needed for understanding the ecology and values of U.S. wetlands and for managing and restoring wetland habitats and associated plant and animal communities. http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/

83. Wetlands Research & Technology Center US Army Corps of Engineers unit that facilitates and coordinates wetlands scientific and engineering work, wetlands training and information. http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/wrtc/

MISSION The WRTC consolidates administrative, technological, and research skills available at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center . The Center facilitates and coordinates wetlands scientific and engineering work, wetlands training, interagency coordination efforts, and responds to those in the public who are seeking answers to wetlands related questions. RESEARCH Wetlands Research Program (WRP) Ecosystem Management and Restoration Research Program (EMRRP) Wetlands Regulatory Assistance Program (WRAP) CAPABILITIES Through the WRTC, the expertise of scientists and engineers who work in the areas of ecology, hydraulics, hydrology, chemistry, geology, physics, computer science, biology, forestry, archaeology, and many other fields is available to solve wetland problems. The WRTC supports a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to the stewardship of resources entrusted to the care of the Corps. FACILITIES The WRTC is located within the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Environmental Laboratory located in Vicksburg, Miss. With state-of-the-art facilities ranging from a Cray supercomputer to X-ray refraction microscopy, to chemical laboratories and sophisticated field equipment coupled with its massive concentration of scientific and engineering expertise, WES enjoys a solid reputation as one of the world's great research and development centers.

84. The Albanian Wetlands Project - ALWET - Homepage Project geared towards recording the nation s wetlands to create a database for use in conservation and wise use of the Albanian wetlands. Provides information, reports, and maps. http://www.ekby.gr/ekby/en/alwet_web/alwet_site/alwet_site_HOME.html

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85. What We Do To Protect Water Resources - National Wildlife Federation Educational materials, information on several major U.S. wetlands regions, U.S. legal requirements and issues related to wetlands protection, floodplain restoration, wetlands library. http://www.nwf.org/water/

86. Wetlands Solutions About wetlands mitigation and a 1404-acre wetlands bank that provides the Mississippi Gulf Coast (Jackson, Harrison, Hancock, George, Stone, and Pearl River counties) with mitigation banking and mitigation credits. http://www.wetlandssolutions.com/

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87. Mile High Wetland Bank wetlands mitigation bank in Colorado, aims to create and enhance a sufficient acreage of wetland to meet the expected demand for credits within its service area. http://www.wetlandbank.com/

New Press Release Below Mile High Wetlands Group, LLC Home Overview The Benefits Mitigation Banking - ... Press Releases NPR: Wetlands Investment (P) 303.777.0188 (F) 303.659.6077 Mile High Wetlands Group The Mile High Wetlands Group, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of one of the first Banking ventures in Colorado: the Mile High Wetland Bank. Peruse the site at your leisure to see what the Bank is all about. You will find we offer mitigation solutions that can save significant amounts of money while substantially reducing permitting costs and uncertainties. As a leader in environmental restoration in the West, our organization has a distinguished reputation for developing high quality aquatic ecosystems that make positive ecological contributions on a broad scale. We guarantee that the Mile High Wetland Bank will be no different. Let our Bank work for you. Mile High Wetland Group, LLC 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601

88. KATY-CYPRESS WETLANDS MITIGATION BANK The Katy-Cypress wetlands Mitigation Bank is located 20 miles northwest of Houston, TX where 130 acres of upland prairie has been converted into wetlands. http://www.kcwetlands.com/

T exas wetlands are important to the environment because they provide essential habitat for numerous species of plants and animals, store floodwater from heavy rains and serve as natural filters that remove contaminants from rivers and streams. But what happens when development encroaches on property that contains wetlands? Northern Pintails The Katy-Cypress Wetlands Mitigation Bank (KCWMB) provides an innovative approach to protecting our natural resources while enabling economic growth. After years of planning and construction, KCWMB has created a new wetland complete with ponds, natural grasses, hydrophilic plants, birds, fish and other animals. This wetland is fully accredited by the government which allows KCWMB to offer a unique solution for landowners facing wetland issues. KCWMB can sell wetlands to landowners to offset any wetlands they impact. This process allows development to proceed while ensuring no net loss of wetlands. All parties can share our limited resources and protect America's wetlands for future generations. If, after viewing our website, you would like to learn more about KCWMB and how we can help solve your wetland development issues, please contact us.

89. Wetland - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with moisture either permanently or seasonally. Such areas may also be covered partially or completely by shallow pools of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetland

Wetland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search For other uses, see Wetland (disambiguation) Florida 's Everglades , the largest wetland system in the United States. Biomes Terrestrial biomes Tundra Taiga, Boreal forests Montane grasslands and shrublands Temperate coniferous forests ... Riparian Wetland Aquatic biomes Pond Littoral Intertidal zone Mangrove forest ... Pack ice Other biomes Endolithic zone This box: view talk edit A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with moisture either permanently or seasonally. Such areas may also be covered partially or completely by shallow pools of water. Wetlands include swamps marshes , and bogs , among others. The water found in wetlands can be saltwater freshwater , or brackish . The world's largest wetland is the Pantanal which straddles Brazil Bolivia and Paraguay in South America Wetlands are considered the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems . Plant life found in wetlands includes mangrove water lilies cattails sedges ... gum , and many others. Animal life includes many different amphibians reptiles birds insects , and mammals In many locations, such as the

90. TPWD: Wetland Ecology Introduction from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/habitats/wetland/ecology/index.phtml

Local Navigation Main Content TPWD Home Print Friendly ... site map Wetland Ecology Photo courtesy Jennifer Key, TPWD 2004, Angelina County Wetlands, which are fluctuating ecosystems inherently difficult to categorize, are often found at the intersection of terrestrial habitat and aquatic habitat and usually include elements of both systems. Many wetlands are unique to a certain degree, as their individual characteristics are determined by a combination of factors such as climate, soils, hydrology, and vegetation. One of the most important factors that determines the overall nature of a wetland however, is hydrology, since the timing, quantity, and duration of water flow strongly influences both abiotic and biotic factors within a wetland. Abiotic factors that are determined by hydrology in a wetland could include soil texture, water quality, or topography, whereas biotic factors influenced by hydrology in a wetland would be plant and animal types, diversity, or quantity. Of course, hydrology doesn't always affect biology, as animals such as beavers can change the nature of a stream by constructing a dam, or vegetation can build up over time in an area and reduce available surface water through increasing evapotranspiration. Most wetlands experience a fluctuating water level on a seasonal or even yearly basis, so some areas that are difficult to identify as wetlands during the summer may be completely inundated during the winter. Texas contains several different

91. Welcome To Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, The Ohio State University About wetland research and education facility at Ohio State University. http://swamp.ag.ohio-state.edu/

92. Wetland Resources, Inc. Wetland consulting company based in Logan, Utah, USA. Provides information on the services offered and details of past projects. http://www.wetlandresources.net

93. CWS Inc.- Natural Resource Consulting Firm - Home Consultants based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in wetland-related permitting, mitigation, delineation and evaluation. http://cws-inc.net/

CWS is all about providing solutions... new slideshow_fade($gallery_4ccf93b8ac50a, 778, 240, 0, "30", 30000, 1, "", 0) Home Services Native Plant Nursery staff ... Login new slideshow_fade($gallery_4ccf93b8af413, 200, 350, 0, "30", 10000, 1, "", 0) ... Natural Resource Consultants Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. CWS provides natural resource consulting services on projects throughout the eastern U.S. Our emphasis is to provide solutions to our client's complex environmental needs. In addition to consulting, CWS implements complex mitigation projects, controls invasive plants, and grows native plants. CWS is a Natural Resources Consulting firm with corporate headquarters in Charlotte North Carolina . We have an established reputation of delivering quality and timely services for customers throughout the eastern U.S. We currently have offices in Charlotte NC and Columbia SC. Please contact us to learn more about who we are and what we do. At CWS, we take pride in our highly qualified staff, and we strive to foster mutually-beneficial and lasting relationships with our clients. Since 2000, we have been providing environmental consulting services to numerous businesses including construction, architectural and engineering firms, and various government organizations. Username Password Remember me Lost Password?

94. Middle South Platte River Wetlands Mitigation Bank Includes an overview of wetland mitigation banking and details about this bank in Colorado. http://www.coloradowetlandbank.com/

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95. DUWC New Main Page The goal of the Duke University Wetland Center is to provide sound scientific knowledge that will lead to sustainable wetland functions and values for the nation and the world. http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/wetland/

DUWC News Headlines Oil Spill Updates DUWC's oil spill webpage highlights selected wetland-related stories about the Deepwater Horizon disaster, including a video made during DUWC Director Curtis Richardson's visit to the Gulf spill site. The v ideo is also available on YouTube ..IN OTHER NEWS McGill University's Dr. Tim Moore is a DUWC Visiting Scholar for Fall 2010. MORE Students from Duke's 2010 Campout help fight invasive species at SWAMP. MORE The Stream and Wetland Assessment Management Park (SWAMP) is a restoration and research project of the Duke University Wetland Center . SWAMP Phase 3, shown above, includes the overflow pond shown in the foreground and six downstream wetland cells behind. The project was designed to help improve regional water quality. Current newsletter in PDF Online media sites look at wetland-related issues in the news. recent story archive Huffington Post : Working on wetlands one blade of grass at a time Contact Us Duke University Wetland Center , Dr. Curtis J. Richardson, Director. Nicholas School of the Environment

96. Critical Habitats Inc. A consulting firm that offers service in wetland permit acquisition, banking, and wetland creation. Also, includes a guide to the wetland mitigation process and the steps involved in developing a mitigation bank. http://www.criticalhabitats.com/

Working with Us Our Team Our Projects In the News ... A New Book - GREEN WEALTH Green Wealth is the first comprehensive guide that describes environmental banking business opportunities. Written by successful environmental bankers, Green Wealth provides step-by-step, comprehensive, instructions for creating profitable environmental banks including an annotated business plan and a sample bank prospectus. This book will satisfy your curiosity about the business and foster your active participation in entrepreneurial, for-profit environmental banking Environmental banking is “green both ways” because it’s a type of land development that creates measurable improvements in environmental conditions and social values, and results in significant economic return to the landowner, developer, or investor. Welcome to Critical Habitats Critical Habitats is an execution-oriented environmental banking company that specializes in the full line of services from feasibility studies, to bank creation and certification, to partnering and financing. We specialize in wetland, carbon, endangered species, stream bank, water quality, water rights, and biodiversity banking. Whether it is analyzing the potential of your environmental banking opportunity or creating a bank within a partnership, Critical Habitats provides a broad breadth of experience, technical expertise, and proven methods. We execute innovative strategies that will identify and achieve the full potential of your banking idea.

97. Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc — South Carolina based firm specializing in stream and wetland consulting. Services offered include wetland delineations, permitting, stream and wetland mitigation and restoration and threatened and endangered species assessments. http://www.enviropermit.com

98. Wetlands Describes a wetland pilot project by the Heizer-Manila Watershed Association in West Virginia. They used a natural wetland to help ameliorate acid mine drainage. http://manila_wetland.tripod.com/manila_amd_wetland.htm

Build your own FREE website at Tripod.com Share: Facebook Twitter Digg reddit document.write(lycos_ad['leaderboard']); document.write(lycos_ad['leaderboard2']); A Natural Wetland used to treat Acid Mine Drainage entering Manila Creek Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area Putnam County, West Virginia Bob Bonnett, Jr. Heizer-Manila Watershed Organization Putnam County, West Virginia may not quickly come to mind when we think about acid mine drainage (AMD), but the problem certainly exists for Manila and Heizer Creeks located near Poca. Mining in this area occurred prior to environmental considerations, and the two streams suffered the consequences. While Abandoned Mine Lands and the Office of Surface Mining have looked at the problems, members of the Heizer-Manila Watershed Association are working to solve them. My involvement with the Association as an intern with the Office of Surface Mining provided me with the opportunity to investigate methods to treat AMD. Part of my duties for the watershed association includes stream monitoring. Water quality testing of Manila Creek indicated high amounts of iron and acidity in the stream. It is a consideration with any community project, to look at the long term effects and benefits as carefully as possible. Wetlands seemed to be the answer, at least for some sections of the stream. They provide long term treatment with little or no maintenance. Comparing the cost of other techniques against the potential wetland treatment found that using wetlands to treat AMD far outweigh the cost of other methods. Additional research concluded that wetlands have been found to improve a variety of water quality problems. Armed with this information and additional resources on wetlands provided by Tim Craddock, Environmental Resources Specialist with the Division of Natural Resources, the decision was made to develop a pilot project using the existing wetland to treat AMD

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