Wetlands of the United States: Current Status and Recent Trends
Date
1984
Authors
Tiner, Ralph W., Jr.
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Publisher
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Abstract
This report identifies the current status of U.S. wetlands and major areas where wetlands are in greatest jeopardy from the national standpoint. It also presents existing regional and national information on wetland trends. The report is divided into six chapters: (1) Introduction, (2) What is a Wetland?, (3) Major Wetland Types of the United States, (4) Why are Wetlands Important?, (5) Current Status and Trends of U.S. Wetlands, and (6) The Future of America's Wetlands.
Description
59 pages
Keywords
wetlands, estuarine wetlands, palustrine wetlands, habitat, water quality, biological production, sociological aspects, economics, wetland loss, historical account, management