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Exploring Texas Wetlands: A Nature's Refuge

Discover the wonders of Texas wetlands, the natural nurseries that support endangered species and help moderate climate. Explore the impact of human activities on wetlands and learn how to protect and conserve these vital ecosystems.

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Exploring Texas Wetlands: A Nature's Refuge

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  1. A Texas Wetlands Walk

  2. What is a Wetland? Land that is permanently or sporadically wet with shallow water or contains soil that is permanently or sporadically saturated

  3. Everyone lives in a Watershed Image courtesy Pa. Department of Conservation

  4. Wetlands help moderate climate

  5. Wetlands are Nature’s Nursery

  6. Endangered and Threatened Species Depend on Wetlands Endangered Whooping Cranes

  7. Native Plants in Wetlands

  8. These Exotic Plants Compete with Native Plants Hydrilla Water Hyacinth

  9. Wetlands are Buffers

  10. Wetlands Absorb Water

  11. Wetlands are a Refuge for Wildlife

  12. Coastal Wetlands Protect Inlands

  13. Wetlands Help Filter Pollution

  14. People Impact Wetlands

  15. Impact: Development

  16. Impact: Invasive Plants Giant Salvinia

  17. Impact: Disruption of Water Flow Development, dams and channelization disrupts natural water regimes

  18. Impact: Nonpoint Source Pollution TPWD Environmental Crimes Game Warden locates contamination Overwatering washes pesticides and fertilizers into waterways

  19. Aquatic Plant Communities give rise to Hydric Systems

  20. Snags are home to wildlife.

  21. Wetland-dependent Plants Used by American Indians Wax Myrtle Cattails Ferns

  22. Quietly Observe a Wetland How can we protect our wetlands?

  23. Prevent Pollution

  24. Conserve Wetlands

  25. Brought to you by: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas State University Texas Watch

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