1. A Texas Wetlands Walk

2. What is a Wetland? Land that is permanently or sporadically wet with shallow water or contains soil that is permanently or sporadically saturated

3. Everyone lives in a Watershed Image courtesy Pa. Department of Conservation

4. Wetlands help moderate climate

5. Wetlands are Nature’s Nursery

6. Endangered and Threatened Species Depend on Wetlands Endangered Whooping Cranes

7. Native Plants in Wetlands

8. These Exotic Plants Compete with Native Plants Hydrilla Water Hyacinth

9. Wetlands are Buffers

10. Wetlands Absorb Water

11. Wetlands are a Refuge for Wildlife

12. Coastal Wetlands Protect Inlands

13. Wetlands Help Filter Pollution

14. People Impact Wetlands

15. Impact: Development

16. Impact: Invasive Plants Giant Salvinia

17. Impact: Disruption of Water Flow Development, dams and channelization disrupts natural water regimes

18. Impact: Nonpoint Source Pollution TPWD Environmental Crimes Game Warden locates contamination Overwatering washes pesticides and fertilizers into waterways

19. Aquatic Plant Communities give rise to Hydric Systems

20. Snags are home to wildlife.

21. Wetland-dependent Plants Used by American Indians Wax Myrtle Cattails Ferns

22. Quietly Observe a Wetland How can we protect our wetlands?

23. Prevent Pollution

24. Conserve Wetlands

25. Brought to you by: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas State University Texas Watch