wildlife management: wetlands

Wetlands occur when land-based and water-based ecosystems join. They are important for many reasons including providing habitats and food for numerous plant and animal species. Recently a dramatic loss of wetlands has occurred because of both natural changes and human activity. The publications on this page discuss in detail the importance of wetlands and how they can be conserved.

These resources have been compiled from various resources and agencies and are provided here for educational purposes only. Please if you find information that needs to be updated, broken links, or if you have an additional resource you feel is pertinent.

• Understanding Wetlands and Endangered Species: Definitions and Relationships - Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. Wetlands provide food, cover and nesting grounds for many species. This publication explains what wetlands are, which animals live in wetlands, what endangered and threatened species are, why wetlands are threatened and the effect declining wetlands will have on the wildlife that depends on them. A chart of endangered and threatened species associated with wetlands is also provided.
• Wetlands - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This website explains what wetlands are, tells why they should be protected, how they are already protected, and tells readers what they can do to help wetlands, our “vital resource.
• Listen to a radio clip of Adam Tullos talking about Mississippi's forested wetlands
• Functions and Values of Wetlands in Louisiana - Louisiana State University AgCenter Research and Extension. This publication takes an in depth look at wetlands including a detailed definition of wetlands, the factors that contribute to the decline in wetlands, why it is important to save them and the types and functions of wetlands. It also discusses storm, flood and erosion control. The publication also describes the importance of wetlands to humans, including business and commerce, recreation, and education