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Wisconsin Wetlands Association has produced a number of useful wetland publications and outreach materials since 1997. Please contact us at info[at]wisconsinwetlands.org or 608-250-9971 if you are interested in ordering any of these publications and materials.

Land Use and Wetlands:
A Local Decision Makers' Guide to Wetland Conservation
The purpose of the publication is to improve wetland protection and reduce wetland controversies by providing town, village, city and county land use officials with basic information about how wetlands benefit Wisconsin’s communities and practical steps they can take to improve consideration of wetlands and wetland laws in local land use decision-making.

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Wetland Gems Book
The announcement of Wisconsin’s Wetland Gems in 2009 was received with great enthusiasm around the state, as were the beautiful materials produced to highlight the diversity and importance of these wonderful wetlands.We are excited to announce that the full portfolio of Wetland Gems materials is now available in a convenient, spiral-bound book. The book features the statewide map and a one-page fact sheet for each Wetland Gem site.

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Overview of the Wetland Gems Program
In May 2009, WWA launched our new Wetland Gems program, which aims to increase public awareness of and appreciation for all of the state's wetlands and to generate community pride in and commitment to stewardship of local wetland treasures that have statewide, national, and even international importance. This publication includes information on how sites were selected, ideas for citizen and community involvement, a visitor’s guide, and a list and map of the Wetland Gems sites. We have also created a fact sheet for each site with photographs and information on site ecology, significance, flora, fauna, threats and access.

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Wisconsin's Wetland Community Types
Includes a description and photograph of each of the 12 wetland community types in the classification system used by Wisconsin Wetlands Association for the purposes of our outreach and programs. More detailed descriptions of community types are available on our website; click on Wetlands of Wisconsin in the menu at the top left.

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Wetland Restoration Handbook, 2nd Edition
A. Thompson & C. Luthin

We are pleased to announce that the second edition of the Wetland Restoration Handbook for Wisconsin Landowners has been awarded the Distinguished Document Award for 2004 by the Wisconsin Library Association. Judges were "impressed both by the design of [the] document and the breadth of the information presented." This is a special honor since the first edition was also given the Distinguished Document Award in 2000.

This new edition of the Wetland Restoration Handbook, published by the Wisconsin DNR, continues to encourage responsible and effective restoration of wetlands. The authors once again present the fundamentals of wetland restoration in a fun and exciting way. Just as in the first edition, colorful quotes and interesting side-bars provide insight into all aspects of the field. New pictures, photos and chapters were added to the second edition, as well as an expanded reference section highlighting top web sites to visit

This useful guide has been distributed to more than 7,000 Wisconsin citizens. Order your own copy (at $5 each to cover shipping and handling) by contacting our office at info[at]wisconsinwetlands.org or 608-250-9971. You may download an electronic version of the handbook from the WDNR's website.

Wisconsin Wetlands
Our quarterly newsletter is available to all current members and to libraries and other institutions by subscription. The newsletter contains information about Wisconsin Wetlands Association programs and issues related to wetland protection and research. See archived articles in the newsletter section of this website.

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See Cella Chow! A Purple Loosestrife Biological Control Manual for Teachers
WWA & DNR Staff
This unique guide for school and community center educators provides a program for introducing the concepts of invasive species and biological control methods into the classroom. Students will learn about biodiversity and wetlands through their own research into invasive purple loosestrife plants and environmentally friendly, non-chemical biological control concepts - specifically the Galerucella beetle. With more than 15 activities for grades 6 to 12, this is an exciting way to bring "field work" into your classroom.

Citizen's Wetland Protection Handbook
T.Boswell & E. Day
Wisconsin Wetlands Associations first publication (1997) is no longer available. Information on wetland regulations is now available on this website. Times have changed, but the importance of citizen action in wetlands protection hasn't. If you can't find answers to your wetland questions on this website, please by contact us at info[at]wisconsinwetlands.org or 608-250-9971. and we'll try to help.

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