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  Table of Contents, Acknowledgements and Preface (444 KB)

  Chapter 1:  Wetlands and You:  A Call to Stewardship (222 KB)

Chapter 2:  Wetlands: A Valuable Resource (778 KB)

Chapter 3:  Wetland Delineation:  What You Need to Know (553 KB)

Chapter 4:  Exploring and Assessing Your Wetland (914 KB)

Chapter 5:  Developing a Conservation Management Strategy (727 KB)

Chapter 6:  Voluntary Protection Options (471 KB)

Chapter 7:  Management to Protect Your Wetland (1,113 KB)

Chapter 8: Wetlands Restoration, Enhancement and Creation (693 KB)

Chapter 9:  Regulatory Requirements (641 KB)

Chapter 10:  Landowner Assistance:  Where to Go for More Help (556 KB)

Appendix A:  State Agencies Involved in Wetland Protection and Management (297 KB)

Appendix B:  Federal Agencies Involved in Wetland Protection and Management (338 KB)

Appendix C:  Nongovernmental Organizations that Provide Wetland Services (187 KB)

Appendix D:  Glossary (121 KB)

Appendix E:  Michigan’s Wetland Law

Appendix F:  References (155 KB)