0000499126 00000 n 35 108 They can be found throughout all regions of the state. 0000009620 00000 n 0000375722 00000 n 0000008707 00000 n 0000556255 00000 n 0000005347 00000 n 0000009907 00000 n Still, Wisconsin’s remaining wetlands face other threats today. Jacki grew up playing here and Carol and Emily regularly chart its sand hill cran. The site is home to the state threatened Blanding's Turtle. 0000128565 00000 n Location and access. As an example, Ms. Baumann tells the story of the campaign to protect the marsh and its surrounding uplands. 0000666105 00000 n Prof. Nick DavidsonDeputy Secretary GeneralRamsar Convention on Wetlands, ©2014 The Ramsar Convention Secretariat | Rue Mauverney 28 | 1196 Gland | Switzerland | +41 22 999 01 70 | | Ramsar sites information services, Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), Fundraising Priorities for the Triennium 2019- 2021, WWD2018: Wetlands for a sustainable urban future, WWD2017: Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction, WWD2016: Wetlands for our Future: Sustainable Livelihoods, WWD2010: Wetlands, biodiversity and climate change, WWD2009: River basins and their management, WWD2008: Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People. 0000304756 00000 n Wisconsin’s “Wetland Gems” Wisconsin Wetlands Association staff divided the state into ecologically-based regions (rather than political) and identified high-quality wetland sites within each region. 0000007630 00000 n 0000489028 00000 n “Wetlands used to be the place where you dumped your old refrigerator, but now they’re gems,” said Joy Zedler, a UW-Madison botanist who studies wetland plants. Horicon Marsh and International Education Center; Upper Mississippi … 0000546751 00000 n 0000024229 00000 n Wisconsin Wetlands Association’s purpose was to share with the public examples of wetlands and to showcase them as important places. xref 0000561280 00000 n Here are a few tips for recognizing a wetland: The presence of water-loving plants: Look for plants that love wet soil or water, like cattails, sedges, marsh marigold, and more. ... Wetland Gems Program. WWD2000: Celebrating Our Wetlands of International Importance, WWD1999: People and wetlands - The vital link, WWD1998: Water for wetlands, wetlands for water, Periodic Evaluation and Review – How to audit and review wetland management. 0000640847 00000 n 0000023570 00000 n 0000543731 00000 n Please see the Wetland Gem Flyer for more information. Wisconsin Wetlands Association Identifies 100 Wetlands Gems. 0000412956 00000 n 0000406076 00000 n PO Box 7921 . Posted with permission from UW-… 0000024865 00000 n Wetlands are found all across Wisconsin and come in many different sizes and types. Wisconsin’s “Wetland Gems” The nonprofit Wisconsin Wetlands Association (WWA) launched a popular program last year called Wetland Gems. The core of the book features one section for each of eight geographic regions of the state and a special section highlighting Workhorse Wetland Gems, sites that each exemplify one of the natural services provided by wetlands: flood and stormwater attenuation, water quality protection, shoreline protection, groundwater connections, wildlife habitat, fish habitat, and recreation and educational opportunities. The list of Wetland Gems built upon the results of existing PO Box 7921 . 0000002881 00000 n 0000622358 00000 n 608.266.2621 0000466702 00000 n This splendid wetlands book costs US$25 and can be ordered from the Wisconsin Wetlands Association (order form on: http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/GemsBookFlyer.pdf). Hydrology of Wisconsin Wetlands and the Value of Heat and Isotopes Michael N. Fienen, U.S. Geological Survey, Madison, WI Natural tracers have great potential for understanding the interactions between groundwater and wetland systems. Near the top of the list are invasive plants. 0000260236 00000 n Wisconsin’s Wetland Gems. 0000004454 00000 n 0000543836 00000 n 0000475252 00000 n Wetland Gems ® are high quality habitats that represent the wetland riches—marshes, swamps, bogs, fens and more— that historically made up nearly a quarter of Wisconsin’s landscape. 0000620208 00000 n startxref 0000413808 00000 n Wetland Gem books are also available in the Public Lands Department at City Hall, 7426 Hubbard Ave. WWD2004: From the mountains to the sea -- Wetlands at work for us, WWD2002: Wetlands: Water, Life, and Culture. 0000519373 00000 n 0000519486 00000 n In some southern Wisconsin counties, the amount of wetland loss is well over 75%. 0000025902 00000 n 0000550104 00000 n By signing up to G ive E very M onth, you assure a sustainable, reliable source of funding for our work—all the more important during these uncertain times. 0000378371 00000 n 0000494022 00000 n endstream endobj 36 0 obj <>>> endobj 37 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 1512.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 38 0 obj <> endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <> endobj 41 0 obj <> endobj 42 0 obj <> endobj 43 0 obj <> endobj 44 0 obj <>stream One of the most effective ways to support Wisconsin Wetlands Association is by joining our Wetland Gems® monthly giving program. 0000003697 00000 n About wetlands. 101 S. 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