Target vision Ayaka Ono Brian Heilbrun

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)

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

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

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

PLAN OF BRYAN TOWN CENTER Target vision OUR DESIGN ORIGINAL DESIGN

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

WETLAND AREA PARKING MUSEUM TARGET

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