Educational Resources

Wetlands can serve as wonderful outdoor classrooms, and provide living examples of nearly all components of ecology. The resources listed below can assist educators in the development of curricula and activities about wetlands.

Wow! The Wonders of Wetlands

Michigan Environthon

USEPA Wetland Educational Resources

Environmental Education Link on the Internet

Stewardship Resources

The resources listed below can help citizens and local governments understand the benefits of wetlands, basic techniques and options for wetland management, the economic benefits of wetland protection methods, and where to go for assistance.

Michigan Wetlands: Yours to Protect  Citizens have an important role to play in wetland management, protection, and restoration in Michigan. This document, originally published in the late eighties (first edition) then in 1992 (second edition), is a comprehensive resource for citizens working to protect wetlands in their neighborhood and provides solid information to help citizens become involved in state and federal wetland policy.

Preserving Michigan’s Wetlands: Options for Local Governments  Local governments frequently struggle with growth issues and subsequent loss of open space and wetlands. The purpose of this guidebook is to aid local officials in understanding the benefits wetlands provide communities and offer effective tools to promote wetland stewardship.

Living with Michigan Wetlands:  A Landowners Guide  In addition to using their land as a place to live or work, many landowners enjoy the natural resource values of their property and participate in voluntary land and water conservation and management.   The purpose of this guidebook is to help landowners understand the benefits of wetlands, the basic techniques and options for wetland management, current wetland regulations and who to contact for assistance. 

Other Ways to Get Involved!

Michigan Frog & Toad Survey

The Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program

The North American Breeding Bird Survey