The wetlands of the Midwest have been called wonderlands: havens for millions of migrating waterfowl, filters for our larger lakes, buffers against floods and droughts, and places of great natural beauty. A huge percentage of wetland acreage has been drained for agriculture and urban development, but what remains is beginning to be appreciated for its rich diversity and its critical link to environmental health. "Wetlands in Your Pocket celebrates the plants and animals that call these wonderlands home. A thriving wetland can be host to thousands of species. In this laminated pocket...
The wetlands of the Midwest have been called wonderlands: havens for millions of migrating waterfowl, filters for our larger lakes, buffers against fl...