Wetlands

by Spray, Sharon L.; McGlothlin, Karen L.; Callaway, John C.; Faulkner, Stephen; Hague, Mary A.; Meyer, William B.; Power, Thomas Michael; Snodgrass, Joel W.

• ISBN13: 9780742525696
• ISBN10: 0742525694
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-16
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

Wetlands introduces students to the natural ecological functions and policy issues of wetlands so they will have a solid understanding of why these ecosystems are necessary and why their governance remains a significant environmental challenge. Although not a comprehensive overview on wetlands, it does provide background material for a more comprehensive investigation into the science behind and the management of these ecosystems. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Table of Contents

Contributors	vii
Preface	ix
Introduction	xiii
Sharon L. Spray and Karen L. McGlothlin
1 WETLANDS WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES	3	(27)
A Biological Perspective of Wetland Ecosystems
Joel W. Snodgrass
2 SOILS AND SEDIMENT	30	(25)
Understanding Wetland Biogeochemistry
Stephen Faulkner
3 RESTORING OUR NATIONAL WETLANDS	55	(29)
Understanding Restoration Ecology
John C. Callaway
4 FROM PAST TO PRESENT	84	(17)
A Historical Perspective on Wetlands
William B. Meyer
5 MUDDY POLICIES AND TIDAL POLITICS	101	(30)
The Politics of Wetlands
Mary A. Hague
6 THE VALUE OF RESOURCES	131	(26)
An Economic Perspective on Wetlands
Thomas Michael Power
7 CONCLUDING THOUGHTS	157	(10)
The Challenge of Preserving Wetlands
Sharon L. Spray and Karen L. McGlothlin
Appendix	167	(4)
Glossary	171	(12)
Index	183