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Wetlands• What is a Wetland?

Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for a varying period of time during the year, including during the growing season.

• Types of Wetlands– Marshes– Swamps– Bogs– Fens

Why are wetlands important?

• Water quality• Habitat wildlife• Ecological function• Medicines

Problem– The need to protect and to

stop the disruption to the wildlife.

– Wetlands are being harmed by both natural and human threats such as the draining and filling for development and hunting that is a default about government policies.

– Now, only about 50% of the natural wetlands are left.

– Wetlands are meant to be left alone.

Hypothesis

• If we, as environmentalists, enforce a governmental policy to stay away from all wetlands, will people actually abide by that law.

For Example: The developers of protected wetlands.

How can I make a Difference?

• Get involved.• Find out where wetlands exist

near your home.• Try to learn more about them.

• Support educational efforts. • Encourage neighbors,

developers, and state and local governments to protect the function.

• Select upland rather than wetlands sites for development projects.

• Support wetlands and watershed protection initiatives by public agencies and private organizations.

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Should wetlands be preserved or conserved?

Our Solution: Preservation Reformation

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Dismal Swamp

• Salinity - .05

• pH – 4.53

• Water Temp. – 21.98 c

• DO (mg/l) - .95

• Secchi Dish – 43.18cm

• Soil – Peat

(Results may vary due to where you are.)

• Salinity – .04

• pH – 5.69

• Water Temp. – 25.4 c

• DO (mg/l) – .43

• Secchi Dish – 53.34 cm

• Soil - Peat

•Salinity – .04

•pH – 3.93

•Water Temp. – 29 c

•DO (mg/l) – 3.55

•Secchi Dish – 29.4 cm

•Soil -Peat

Site #2 Site #3Site #1

Dismal Swamps-HistoryThe Great Dismal Swamp use to be the lure

of many men who sought fortune from the vast land and natural supply of valuable lumber. One of the first and most famous business supporters of the Dismal Swamp was George Washinton. He suggested and built a canal in 1793.Besides this one, there are many others such as a feeder ditch that leads to Lake Drummond and also acts as passsage ways to other places. At one time these passage ways and others, like railroads, helped to transport lumber to different cities. Not only were these canals used for transport but also provided a safe way for

runawayslaves seeking freedom. Because of this it is now recognized as part ofthe National Underground Railroad.

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Currituck Sound

• Water Temp. (surface) - 31.3 c

• Secchi Depth - 14 cm• Water Depth -16 cm• pH (surface) - 8.39 s.u.• DO (surface) -8.95

mg/l• Salinity (surface) -

2.95 ppt• Wind Speed - 3.9

knots• Wind Direction - SW• Beaufort Scale -

Moderate Breeze• Bottom Substrate -

Muddy Sand

• Water Temp. (surface) - 31.61 c

• Secchi Depth - 27 cm

• Water Depth - 29 cm

• pH (surface) -8.99 s.u.

• DO (surface) - 10.66 mg/l

• Salinity (surface) - 3.15 ppt

• Wind Speed - 9.2 knots

• Wind Direction - SE

• Beaufort Scale - Strong Gale

• Bottom Substrate - Muddy Sand

Site # 3 Site # 5• Water Temp. (surface) - 33.12 c

• Secchi Depth - 6 cm

• Water Depth - 8 cm

• pH (surface) - 9.37 s.u.

• DO (surface) - 11.87 mg/l

• Salinity (surface) - 3.38 ppt

• Wind Speed - 4.9 knots

• Wind Direction - SE

• Beaufort Scale - Fresh Breeze

• Bottom Substrate - Muddy Sand

Site # 4

Currituck Sound-HistoryThe Currituck Sound has

long been known as a great fishing, hunting, and tourist spot. At one time the Sound was once called the “Land of the Wild Goose” because of the abundant amount of waterfowl. Not only is the Currituck Sound rich in heritage but also provides a passage way to many other places. During the 1700s, many seamen lost their lives because they could not navigate their boats or ships safely. Therefore, the Currituck Sound was named the “the Graveyard of the Atlantic" by Alexander Hamilton. Because of this , you can now see the coast of North Carolina dotted with lighthouses.

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Compare/Contrast

• Wetland Type –Brackish Marsh

• Plants and Soils – Muddy Sand, Phragmites australus,

• Wildlife – Fish, Crabs, Horses, Ducks

• Habitat – Maritime Shrub Thickets, Mixed Forests, Estuary, Open Water, Shallow-water Impoundment

• Water Quality – Brackish

• Soil pH – Varies from slight acidity to strong acidity (6.0-4.5)

• Wetland Type - Swamp

• Plants and Soils – Peat, Red Maple, Pinus Strabus

• Wildlife – Deer, Birds, Bears

• Habitat -remnant marsh, a sphagnum bog, and an evergreen shrub

• Water Quality – Tannic

• Soil pH - Neutral 7

Currituck Sound Dismal Swamp

Reflection

• We learned that the wetlands are an important contribution to the environment.

• Working in groups can get very complicated.• Phragmites australus is an invasive plant in

wetland areas.• The Currituck Sound was once/is an ideal place

for bass fishing as well as hunting for waterfowl.• The Dismal Swamp is a seasonally flooded

wetland.

Credits/Referenceshttp:// www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/nature/wetlan/e_wet.htm

http://www.wetlands.org/articlemenu.aspx?id=78c1641b-f26e-4ae2-a445-5aa6707d6c90

http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/What_are_wetlands

http://www.wetland.org/educ_wetlandinfo2.htm

http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/vital/what.html

http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/wetlands.htm

http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/

http://www.audubon.org/chapter/nc/nc/IBAs/Coast/currituck_pine.htm

http://www.yahoo.com

http://www.google.com

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