Do you want to wade into the murky science of understanding our wetland ecosystems? Discover the answers by watching all parts of this science show and reading the information below. And to take this learning adventure into your classroom, download the free lesson plans at the bottom of this page so everyone can share in the fun of this inquiry based learning.

Join our team of explorers discovers how water cycles, wetland ecology, biodiversity, invasive species, and related human influences impact our lives. Historic and modern impacts from society have shaped the vital role that wetlands play in the water cycle. That directly affects the survival challenges faced by the species within the wetlands ecological pyramid. But this study of wetlands ecology also ripples far beyond the waters in the marshes. That’s why understanding how to manage our shrinking wetlands is vital to so many things in our everyday lives.

As a bonus for educators, follow this link to Project Learning Tree’s online educational materials.

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    Wetlands Water Cycle

    Becoming A Wetlands Ecologist

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    Wetlands Ecologist

    Wetland Wisdom

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