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1. Why Are Hawaii's Wetlands Vanishing?

   This ThinkQuest site tells the story of what happened to a flourishing wetland that vanished because of urbanization and pollution.

   http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110028/

   
   

2. Canada's Aquatic Environments

   Explore the wet and wild habitats of Canada. See what animals and plants live there, and find out about the parks, lakes, and other watery spots!

   http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/

   
   

3. Elkhorn Slough

   Explore this natural area between Santa Cruz and Monterey, California. Learn about the slough's birds and plants and check out the kids' corner for some fun games and the critter of the month.

   http://www.elkhornslough.org/

   
   

4. Florida Wetlands

   Learn all about wetlands, understand the ecological threats to them that exist, and what people are doing to try to preserve them.

   http://wetlandextension.ifas.ufl.edu/

   
   

5. Fresh Water Biome

   Info on this biome's climate, location, and animals, from CyberZoo.

   http://lsb.syr.edu/projects/cyberzoo/freshwater.html

   
   

6. Fresh Water Ecosystems

   Check out wetlands, rivers and streams, or ponds and lakes. You'll also learn about the water cycle as well as the plants and animals that call fresh water home.

   http://mbgnet.mobot.org/fresh/

   
   

7. Great Okefenokee Swamp

   Official site for the largest swamp in the U.S. Read about the strange happenings, environmental issues, and alligator forecasts at this Georgia swamp.

   http://www.okefenokee.com/

   
   

8. Greenwich Bay

   Read about this Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island ecosystem. Find out what is being done to reclaim bay resources.

   http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/G_Bay/index.html

   
   

9. Gulf of Mexico Program

   Find out how you can be a Gulf Guardian and check out great resources about protecting ""America's Sea.

   http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/edresources/kids.html

   
   

10. Herbert Ranch Wetland/Prairie Preserve

    See photos of this area in Exeter, CA and learn something about vernal pools.

    http://kaweahoaks.com/html/photo_gallery.htm

    
    

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