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  • Activity Guides on: Freshwater Marshes, Estuaries, and' Tidal Marshes. Environmental education materials on wetlands, including posters, activity sheets, lesson plans, and background information. Developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Contact: UWFWS, Federal Bldg., Ft. Snelling, Twin Cities, MN 55111, or National Institute for Urban Wildlife, 10921 Trotting Ridge Way, Columbia, MD 21044.

  • Aquatic WILD Education Guide. A guide packed with 40 activities focusing on aquatic resources. To get your guide, attend a Project WILD workshop. Special 3-hour aquatic workshops are being held throughout the state. See Calendar section of EE News for dates and locations, or for further information, contact: Project WILD, DNR, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707, 608-264-6280.

  • America's Endangered Wetlands. A brochure with wetlands information and photographs. Contact: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Bldg., Ft. Snelling, Twin Cities, MN 55111.

  • America's Wetlands: Our Vital Link Between Land and Water. A booklet describing wetland characteristics, values, and strategies for protection. order from: EPA, Region V, 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60604, 312-353-2000.

  • Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publication defines wetlands and wetland concepts and describes a structure for classifying them by hydrological and ecological characteristics. Cost: $6.00. Order from: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing office, Washington, DC 20402.

  • Energy Flow in a Wetland. A fun board game, with rules, background, and energy loss chart. Cost: $4.00. Order from: National Science Teachers Association, 1742 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009, 202-328-5800.

  • Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring: An Environmental Education Program for Schools. Mark Mitchell, William Stapp. A program designed to involve students in community issues like water quality, providing them with problem-solving skills essential for effective citizen participation in their community. Cost: $6.80 postpaid. Order from: William Stapp, 2050 Delaware, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

  • Freshwater Marshes. Milton W. Weller. 1981. A book on marsh ecology and wildlife management, written for the layperson. Published by: Univ. of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

  • Guide to Wisconsin Aquatic Plants. An excellent little guide to Wisconsin's aquatic plants, including identification, value, and management information. Contact: Education Programs, Bureau of Information and Education, DNR, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.

  • A History of the Cranberry Industry in Wisconsin. George L. Peltier. 1970. Publisher: Harlo Press.

  • Hydrology of Wisconsin Wetlands. R.P. Novitzki. 1982. A report to help people understand the water dynamics of Wisconsin's wetlands. Order from: UW - Extension, Geological and Natural History Survey, 3817 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI 53705.

  • An Introduction to Wisconsin Wetlands. R.P. Novitzki. 1979. A booklet describing wetland plants, hydrology, and soils. Contact: UW - Extension, Geological and Natural History Survey, 3817 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI 53705.

  • Life and Death of a Salt Marsh. John and Mildred Teal. 1969. A classic book presenting in delightful prose the history and ecology of salt marshes. Many wetland principles apply to freshwater marshes as well. Published by: Ballantine Books, Div. of Random House, Inc., NY.

  • The Life of the Marsh. William A. Niering. 1966. A fine layman's book about the biology and ecology of marshes. Publisher: McGraw Hill.

  • The New Field Book of Freshwater Life. Elsie B. Klots. 1966. A comprehensive but readable guide to the recognition and study of aquatic plants and animals of North America. Published by: G.P. Putnam's Sons, NY.

  • Our National Wetland Heritage. Jon A. Kusler. Provides information on why wetlands are valuable and ways different local governments can manage their wetlands. Also describes examples of private wetland management and protection efforts. Cost: $16.00. Order from: Environmental Law Institute, P.O. Box 14175, Washington, DC 20044.

  • The Places We Save. The Wisconsin Nature Conservancy's new Preserve Directory describes the history and value of Conservancy properties and gives facts about endangered species, geological landmarks, and access points for visitors. Cost: $14.95 nonmembers, $11.95 members. Order from: The Nature Conservancy, 1045 E. Dayton St., Rm. 209, Madison, WI 53707, 608-251-8140.

  • Pond Life. George K. Reid. 1967. An easy-to-use little guide to pond ecology, with illustrations of plants and animals. A Golden Nature Guide. Published by: Golden Press, NY, Western Publishing Co., Inc., Racine, WI.

  • Protecting Our Nation's Wetlands and Your Pocketbook. An EPA fact sheet on wetland regulations. Contact: EPA, Region V, Office of Public Affairs, 230 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604.

  • Protecting Wetlands Through Local Zoning. A DNR brochure on local wetland regulations. Contact: your DNR Area Office or DNR, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.

  • Recognizing Wetlands. A nontechnical brochure to help people determine if an area is a wetland for purposes of the Corps of Engineers permit program. It tells who to contact if you think an area to be filled is a wetland. Contact: Army Corps of Engineers, District Office, 1135 U.S. Post Office & Customhouse, St. Paul, MN 55101, 612-220-0222.

  • See Cella Chow!: A Purple Loosestrife Biological Control Manual for Teachers. A packet of fifteen classroom activities and appendices on raising and releasing Galerucella beetles to control purple loosestrife. Call WWA at (608) 252-8505 for a copy.

  • Status Report on Our Nation's Wetlands. This illustrated, readable publication is intended to educate and inform readers about the importance and status of wetlands. Contact: National Wildlife Federation, 1412 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036-2266.

  • Wading Into Wetlands. A wetlands education guide from the superb elementary science series, NatureScope. Chock-full of information and activities about wetlands. Cost: $6.00. For your copy, contact: NatureScope, National Wildlife Federation, 1412 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036-2266.

  • Water, A Resource You Can Help Restore. A free poster from: EPA, Region 7, 726 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101, 913-236-2803.

  • Water Rich and Water Wise: Progress in Meeting Wisconsin's Water Quality Challenges. This 16 page supplement from the Sept.-Oct. issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine provides an excellent overview of Wisconsin's water resources management strategies. order from: Education Programs, DNR, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.

  • Welcome to the Wetlands. A coloring poster with lots of information about wetlands. Contact: Wetlands Coordinator, Water Division, EPA, Region V, 230 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604, 312-353-2154.

  • Wetland Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Steve Eggers, Donald M. Reed. Cost: $6.50. Contact: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1421 U.S. Post Office and Customhouse, St. Paul, MN 55101, 612-220-0222.

  • Wetlands. William A. Niering. 1985. An excellent home and field guide to wetlands. An Audubon Society Nature Guide. Cost: $14.95. Distributed by: Random House, Inc., NY.

  • Wetlands. A special issue of the Environmental Education Report and Newsletter. Contact: American Society for Environmental Education, P.O. Box 800, Hanover, NH 03755-0800.

  • Wetlands Adoption Kit. Contains background information and tips on how to help preserve wetlands. Order from: Izaak Walton League of America, Ste. 1100, 1701 N. Fort Myer Dr., Arlington, VA 22209.

  • Wetlands Are Wonderlands. An activity guide on freshwater wetlands. Contact: Chris Pennisi, Illinois/Indiana Sea Grant Program, 110 Jorie Blvd., Ste. 300, Oakbrook, IL 60521.

  • Wetlands Are Wonderlands! This poster depicts and describes inland and coastal wetlands. Cost: Free. Order from: EPA, Region V, 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60604, 312-353-2000.

  • Wetlands of the United States: Current Status and Recent Trends. Contact: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

  • Wetlands and Water Quality. Gerald Paulson. 1985. The public can no longer ignore the many benefits wetlands provide. This excellent how-to citizen's handbook explains the mechanisms of the Federal laws on protecting wetlands and what the citizen can do. Contact: Lake Michigan Federation, 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604.

  • Who Lives in Mud? A poster depicting marshland inhabitants, with student projects on the back. Cost: $3.00. Order from: National Science Teachers Association, 1742 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009, 202-328-5800.

  • WILD About Wetlands! A free packet of wetlands activities and information designed for Wisconsin teachers. Order from: Project WILD, DNR, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707, 608-266-0870.

  • Wild Rice in Wisconsin: Its Ecology and Cultivation. Genevieve Fannucchi, William Fannucchi, Scott Craven. 1986. An excellent booklet that discusses the distribution, ecology, cultivation, and uses of the wetlands species, wild rice. Cost: $1.00. order from: Your county Extension office or Agricultural Bulletin Center, Rm. 245, 30 N. Murray St., Madison, WI 53715, 608-262-3346. #G3372.

  • Wisconsin Academy Review: Special Issue on Wisconsin Wetlands. December 1982, Vol. 29, No. 1. Contact: Wisconsin Academy Review, 1922 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705.

  • Wisconsin Natural Areas Poster. An attractive and informative poster about the Natural Areas program, including a map of areas in the state. Many Natural Areas are wetlands. Contact: DNR Bureau of Endangered Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707, 608-266-7012.

  • Wisconsin Wetlands Inventory Maps. You'll receive paper copies of aerial photographs with wetlands outlined on them. Each wetland will have a letter and number indicating its type. Call or write the following address to determine what maps you'll need to cover your area. You'll need to provide information on township, range, and section. Include your name, address, and phone number. Cost: $2.00 per sheet plus 5% sales tax and postage. Order must be prepaid. Order from: Wisconsin Geologic and Natural History Survey - Map Sales, 3817 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI 53705, 608-263-7389.

  • Why Wetlands? An education kit with introduction, glossary, detailed lesson plans, activities, projects, puzzles, slides, games, transparencies, poster, brochures and maps, and more. Designed for grades 6-8. Cost: $45.00. Order from: Federation of Ontario Naturalists, 355 Lesmill Rd., Don Mills, Ontario, M3B 2W8, Canada, 416-444-8419.

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