Living In Swamps Salt Marshes And Other Wetlands

Author : Joanne Mattern
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725316621

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Living in Swamps, Salt Marshes, and Other Wetlands by Joanne Mattern Pdf

Swamps, marshes, and wetlands are humid, wet, and full of surprising danger. However, people have lived and thrived in these places for centuries. This book presents to young readers the challenges and rewards of living in a wet environment and focuses on how residents have adapted technology so they can live and work in these unusual habitats. The narrative also explores the importance of wetlands to the natural world and considers how climate change and natural disasters are putting many coastal and marsh areas in danger. The easy-to-read text, accompanied by compelling photographs and helpful sidebars, will engage young readers as they learn about these dynamic and precious environments.

Author : Philip Johansson
Publisher : Enslow Elementary
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Marsh ecology
ISBN : 0766028143

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Marshes and Swamps by Philip Johansson Pdf

An introduction to the difference between freshwater swamps and saltwater marshes and the animals that live in those places.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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the Life of the Marsh by Anonim Pdf

Author : Samuel P. Shaw,Clarence Gordon Fredine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Marshes
ISBN : UCSD:31822009762949

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Wetlands of the United States by Samuel P. Shaw,Clarence Gordon Fredine Pdf

Undisturbed marshes, swamps, and overflow lands have many inherent values and a variety of uses. This report is confined to the use of these natural wetlands by wildlife. Millions of Americans rely on wild animals to furnish them with healthful outdoor recreation. Other values of wetlands include the storage of ground water, the retention of surface water for farm uses, the stabilization of runoff, the reduction or prevention of erosion, the production of timber, the creation of firebreaks, the provision of an outdoor laboratory for students and scientists, and the production of cash crops such as minnows (for bait), marsh hay, wildrice, blueberries, cranberries, and peat moss. Some wetlands provide good fishing. This report points out relative values of different types of wetlands to wild game in general and to waterfowl in particular. It locates and describes areas that should be protected and improved to meet the needs of a stable or increasing waterfowl population. The information is presented with the fervent hope that it will assist and stimulate the establishment of more comprehensive land-use programs and policies. The inventory was financed largely by funds derived from the sale of Federal Duck Stamps. The wetlands data on which this report is based were gathered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the cooperation of various State fish and game agencies. Much of the assessment of waterfowl values was made by State biologists for their respective States.

Author : Judith S Weis,Carol A Butler
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813548517

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Salt Marshes by Judith S Weis,Carol A Butler Pdf

Tall green grass. Subtle melodies of songbirds. Sharp whines of muskrats. Rustles of water running through the grasses. And at low tide, a pungent reminder of the treasures hidden beneath the surface.All are vital signs of the great salt marshes' natural resources. Now championed as critical habitats for plants, animals, and people because of the environmental service and protection they provide, these ecological wonders were once considered unproductive wastelands, home solely to mosquitoes and toxic waste, and mistreated for centuries by the human population. Exploring the fascinating biodiversity of these boggy wetlands, Salt Marshes offers readers a wealth of essential information about a variety of plants, fish, and animals, the importance of these habitats, consequences of human neglect and thoughtless development, and insight into how these wetlands recover. Judith S. Weis and Carol A. Butler shed ample light on the human impact, including chapters on physical and biological alterations, pollution, and remediation and recovery programs. In addition to a national and global perspective, the authors place special emphasis on coastal wetlands in the Atlantic and Gulf regions, as well as the San Francisco Bay Area, calling attention to their historical and economic legacies. Written in clear, easy-to-read language, Salt Marshes proves that the battles for preservation and conservation must continue, because threats to salt marshes ebb and flow like the water that runs through them.

Author : Bobbie Kalman
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0865059934

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What are Wetlands? by Bobbie Kalman Pdf

Investigates some types of wetlands, including swamps, salt marshes, bogs, and flood plains; the many plants and animals that live in wetlands; and the threats to these ecosystems.

Author : Charles Seabrook
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780820345338

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The World of The Salt Marsh by Charles Seabrook Pdf

The World of the Salt Marsh is a wide-ranging exploration of the southeastern coast--its natural history, its people and their way of life, and the historic and ongoing threats to its ecological survival. Focusing on areas from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, to Cape Canaveral, Florida, Charles Seabrook examines the ecological importance of the salt marsh, calling it "a biological factory without equal." Twice-daily tides carry in a supply of nutrients that nourish vast meadows of spartina ( Spartina alterniflora )--a crucial habitat for creatures ranging from tiny marine invertebrates to wading birds. The meadows provide vital nurseries for 80 percent of the seafood species, including oysters, crabs, shrimp, and a variety of finfish, and they are invaluable for storm protection, erosion prevention, and pollution filtration. Seabrook is also concerned with the plight of the people who make their living from the coast's bounty and who carry on its unique culture. Among them are Charlie Phillips, a fishmonger whose livelihood is threatened by development in McIntosh County, Georgia, and Vera Manigault of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, a basket maker of Gullah-Geechee descent, who says that the sweetgrass needed to make her culturally significant wares is becoming scarcer. For all of the biodiversity and cultural history of the salt marshes, many still view them as vast wastelands to be drained, diked, or "improved" for development into highways and subdivisions. If people can better understand and appreciate these ecosystems, Seabrook contends, they are more likely to join the growing chorus of scientists, conservationists, fishermen, and coastal visitors and residents calling for protection of these truly amazing places.

Author : Joy B. Zedler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Halophytes
ISBN : UOM:39015086482174

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The Ecology of Southern California Coastal Salt Marshes by Joy B. Zedler Pdf

Author : William J. Mitsch,James G. Gosselink
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118676820

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Wetlands by William J. Mitsch,James G. Gosselink Pdf

The single most important book on wetlands, newly expanded and updated Wetlands is the definitive guide to this fragile ecosystem, providing the most comprehensive coverage and in-depth information available in print. Recently updated and expanded, this latest edition contains brand new information on Wetland Ecosystem Services and an updated discussion on Wetland, Carbon, and Climate Change and Wetland Creation and Restoration. Due to popular demand, the authors have brought back five streamlined chapters on wetland ecosystems that had been removed from previous editions, and provided more robust ancillary materials including an online color photo gallery, PowerPoint slides, and several video case studies. As nature's kidneys, wetland ecosystems help the environment process toxins and excess fertilizers and maintain the relative health of our aquatic ecosystems. As the understanding of their importance grows, their management and ecology have gained increased attention and have become an area of professional specialization over the past two decades. This book gives readers a solid understanding of wetlands, how they work, what they do, and why the Earth can't live without them. Understand wetlands' role in the ecosystem, from local to global scales Appreciate the fact that wetlands may be the most logical and economical way to sequester carbon from the atmosphere Discover the unique characteristics that make wetlands critically important for improving water quality, reducing storm and flood damage, and providing habitat to support biodiversity Learn how wetlands are being managed or destroyed around the globe but also how we can create and restore them Examine the ways in which climate change is affecting wetland ecosystems and wetland ecosystems affect climate change Wetlands are crucial to the health of the planet, and we've only begun to realize the magnitude of the damage that has already been done as we scramble to save them. A generation of ecologists, ecological engineers, land use planners, and water resource managers worldwide owe their knowledge of the wetlands to this book – for the next generation to follow in their footsteps, Wetlands 5th edition is the quintessential guide to these critical systems.

Author : Peter D. Moore,Richard Garratt
Publisher : Chelsea House Pub
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0816053243

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Wetlands by Peter D. Moore,Richard Garratt Pdf

Investigates some types of wetlands, including swamps, salt marshes, bogs, and flood plains; the many plants and animals that live in wetlands; and the threats to these ecosystems.

Author : John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615303205

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Lakes and Wetlands by John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences Pdf

Presents an introduction to lakes and wetlands, examines their physical properties, and profiles some of the major lakes in the world, including the Great Lakes, Lake Victoria, and Lake Chad.

Author : Karen Latchana Kenney
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781648340949

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Fishing Cats by Karen Latchana Kenney Pdf

A fishing cat dives into the water. In seconds, it comes back to the surface with its latest meal! In this leveled text, young readers will explore the fascinating lives of fishing cats, from where they live to what they eat. Along the way, they’ll learn about the body parts and behaviors that have helped the cats adapt to their wetland habitat. Special features call out the range, physical adaptations, and diet of these wetland predators.

Author : Bobbie Kalman,Amanda Bishop
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0613529308

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What Are Wetlands? by Bobbie Kalman,Amanda Bishop Pdf

For use in schools and libraries only. Investigates some types of wetlands, including swamps, salt marshes, bogs, and flood plains, the many plants and animals that live in wetlands, and the threats to these ecosystems.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1434 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000018474428

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Effects of Wetlands Protection Regulations on Small Business by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business Pdf

Author : Tom Blass
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781526652492

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Swamp Songs by Tom Blass Pdf

'Bracingly original' Kathryn Hughes, Guardian 'A mixture of travelogue, local history and reportage, Swamp Songs brims with evocative word sketches' Times Literary Supplement From Romney Marsh to the Danube Delta, from Cyprus to the bayous of Louisiana and on to the Bay of Bengal, Tom Blass crosses swamps, marshes and wetlands to meet the people who have made these in-between worlds their homes. Here are true stories and myths of smugglers and runaway slaves, of fishermen, shepherds and salt-gatherers – and of tiger gods, flamingos and floods. A dazzling exploration of the precarious lives led where land and water tussle, Swamp Songs is a vital reappraisal and vibrant celebration of people and environments closely intertwined.