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Wetlands: Links

Wetlands

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a Wetlands Coloring Book — a fun look at wetlands just for you! While coloring these pictures or just looking at them you can learn about wetlands and the animals and plants that live in wetlands.

National Geographic Kids has a fun site where you can learn all about freshwater wetland habitats.

Explore the Life of a Pond with the Prairie Ridge ThinkQuest Team — a great way to visit and understand the properties of pond life.

Wet and Wild: The Hydrology and Biodiversity of Wetlands — What is a wetland, its roles, and functions? This ThinkQuest site will help you find out. Participate in some fun activities, along with an interactive game with actual pictures of wetlands. Learn about different types of wetlands and also learn about conservation.

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Check out Between Land & Water: The Wetlands of Idaho — from Idaho Fish and Game.

Environmental Protection Agency — The EPA has a lot to offer on wetlands. Its site includes information about different types of wetlands and great photos of existing wetlands with detailed descriptions.

Explore the National Wetlands Inventory from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — find maps and other important details about wetlands from all over the United States.

Get an international perspective on wetlands at Wetlands.org.

This interactive wetlands mapper from the US Fish & Wildlife Service shows the location of wetland habitats throughout the United States.

The Peril River is in trouble! Be an eco-detective and use your scientific reasoning and analytical skills to figure out who is damaging the river, and how to fix it!

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