Fragile Fringe Contents

Introduction

Where Are the Wetlands?

The Mississippi River:Draining a Majority of the United States

Beneficial Functions of the Wetlands

Barrier Islands as Part of andProtection for the Wetlands

Loss of Wetlands: Subsidence

Wetland Loss: Digging of Canals

Glossary

References

Resources for Information and Activities

Appendix

Further Reading List

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Last Modified: 10/20/2003 (SBH)
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