The document discusses the functions and values of wetlands. It lists various functions of wetlands, including water storage and delay, sediment retention, phosphorus retention, fish and wildlife habitat. It then describes values such as flood control, water quality improvement, and recreation. It also discusses recognizing wetlands using three parameters of vegetation, soils, and hydrology, as well as mitigation of wetlands.

1. WETLAND FUNCTIONS water storage & delay sediment retention & stabilization phosphorus retention nitrate removal & retention thermoregulation anadromous fish habitat non-anadromous fish habitat aquatic invertebrate habitat amphibian & reptile habitat waterbird feeding habitat waterbird nesting habitat organic matter export songbird, raptor & mammal habitat native plant diversity pollinator habitat Hydrologic Water Quality Support Fish Support Aquatic Support Terrestrial Support

2. WETLAND VALUES Flood water storage & delay Water quality improvement Recreation e.g. boating, fishing, hiking, birding, etc. Education Soil improvement, aquaculture, farming

10. RECOGNIZING WETLANDS

14. Farmed Wetland Photos taken in February, 2011 Shallow water table

17. soils

21. WETLAND MITIGATION

24. WETLAND FUNCTIONS water storage & delay sediment retention & stabilization phosphorus retention nitrate removal & retention thermoregulation anadromous fish habitat non-anadromous fish habitat aquatic invertebrate habitat amphibian & reptile habitat waterbird feeding habitat waterbird nesting habitat organic matter export songbird, raptor & mammal habitat native plant diversity pollinator habitat Hydrologic Water Quality Support Fish Support Aquatic Support Terrestrial Support

25. WETLAND VALUES Flood water storage Water quality improvement Recreation e.g. boating, fishing, hiking, birding, etc. Education Soil improvement, aquaculture

26. WETLAND VALUES