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

Ohio Environmental Council, Water

The OEC has a variety of resources for water, wetlands and especially vernal pools. FOWL recommends this resource and recommends your support.

Living in the Vermilion River Watershed is now available in pdf format by chapter or in its entirety. FOWL's President, John Katco authored "Between the Water and the Land: Amphibians" This book was produced thanks to the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Firelands Chapter.

A Guide to Creating Vernal Ponds now availabel in pdf format. This is a tremendous publication.

 

The presentations listed here are large .pdf files that were originally PowerPoint presentations. Large files can take a while to load, even with a high-speed connection.

Vernal Pool Amphibians - (7MB .pdf)
An Excellent overview of Ohio's Vernal Pool Amphibians.

A Smidgin of Vernal Pool Ecology - (4MB .pdf)
Actually there is quite a bit.

Mosquito - (.5MB .pdf)
A short myth busting adventure.

Best of FOWL - (8MB .pdf) a 72 page document
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).

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, wisconsinwetlands.org; there is a phone number, too: (608) 266-0531