FOWL's Mission

includes both education and action. The Wetland Facts and Wetland Soils links will provide previously published articles about the nature of wetlands and their characteristics. The Habitax articles address the compelling need for action, current political environment and the course of action intended to protect and preserve these vital natural areas.

Resources:
Vernal Pond Guide
Wetland Facts
Wetland Soils
Habitax 1
Habitax 2

Wetland Restoration

If you really want to do a great job on restoration of wetlands, get a copy of "Wetland Restoration Handbook for Wisconsin Landowners," published by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources/ Bureau of Integrated Science Services, www.dnr.wi.gov, or the Wisc. Wetlands Association, www.wiscwetlands.org; there is a phone number, too: (608) 266-0531

Best of FOWL

This 72 page document is almost 8MB. A high speed connection is recommended.

Best of FOWL is a book, a primer of wetland knowledge extracted from the FOWL newsletter during the formative years of the 1990's. A wealth of essential information is contained within its pages.

book coverMcDonald and Woodward Publishing is releasing their newest book titled "Vernal Pools: Natural History and Conservation," by Elizabeth A. Colburn.  Dr. Colburn is an aquatic ecologist at Harvard Forest, MA.  This book is the most comprehensive and substantive synthesis available on the natural history, ecology and conservation of these seasonally-wet pools that occur throughout much of North America. The pools of the formerly glaciated regions of eastern North America are emphasized, but the information on pool history, content, and ecology--and conservation issues relevant to vernal pools--is applicable to pools in any geographic region.  Press Release (pdf).