1. Target vision Ayaka Ono Brian Heilbrun

2. What Are Wetlands Target vision ∙ Water or saturated soils for at least part of the year ∙ Plants that have adapted to life in water environments (hydrophytic vegetation) ∙ Special soils that develop under depleted oxygen conditions (hydric soils)

3. WHY WETLAND? ∙ Nature’s kidneys ∙ Numerous species of waterfowl and wildlife ∙ Provide habitat for one-third of endangered plant and animal species. ∙ Replenish ground water ∙ Provide fossil fuels, food, and products for human consumption ∙ Outdoor recreation/education ∙ Flood Control ∙ Erosion Control Target vision

4. Wetland Cells Sedimentation Pond 18” deep cell 12” deep cell 6” deep cell Creek or Gulf

5. WETLAND CELLS Target vision CELL 1 CELL 2 SEDIMENTATION POND CELL 3 CELL 4 CREEK

6. PLAN OF BRYAN TOWN CENTER Target vision OUR DESIGN ORIGINAL DESIGN

7. GOAL – Conserve and restore nature Protect woods and clean water – Attract people – Inform people about museum and history of Brazos Valley. – Outdoor Laboratories Target vision PARK

8. WETLAND AREA PARKING MUSEUM TARGET

9. REFERENCE Target vision Magazine Texas Parks and Wildlife – The state of Wetlands Texas Parks and Wildlife – Wetland Assistance Guide for Landowners Texas Parks and Wildlife – Texas Treasures: Wetlands Website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetland http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/land/wetland/wetdef.html