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Since the Deepwater Horizon spill of 2010, dolphin strandings have occurred at an unprecedented high level—over 500 stranded dolphins—one indicator that there is still a major problem in the Gulf (NOAA). Another strong indicator is the accelerated rate of coastal … Continue reading

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Costello: Are you the manager? Abbott: Yes. Costello: You gonna be the coach too? Abbott: Yes. Costello: And you don’t know the fellows’ names? Abbott: Well I should. Costello: Well then who’s on first? Abbott: Yes. Who’s on First? by … Continue reading

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I was in the Wetlands this morning, just exploring around, and on my way back I saw this strange sight. Everything was on fire. -Halidorn, World of Warcraft game forum The popular multi-player video game, World of Warcraft, which I’ve … Continue reading

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When it comes to Stonehenge, many theories abound. What was its purpose? Why build there? One of the recent theories comes from an archaeologist, Mike Parker Pearson at University of Sheffield in England, who has been researching the link between … Continue reading

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Mesopotamia is argued by many historians to be one of the “cradles of civilization.” Historically, the Marsh Arabs depended on the marshlands of the region for 5,000 years, going all the way back to ancient Sumeria. These wetlands show up … Continue reading

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Conference Highlights Delaware’s Health and Strategies for Protection and Restoration of Wetlands Ammoland – January 22, 2010 http://www.ammoland.com/2010/01/22/delawares-protection-and-restoration-of-wetlands/    Connecticut Wetlands Law Blog – Electronic Resources #1 January 22, 2010 http://www.ctwetlandslaw.com/2010/01/electronic-resources-1.html

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Flood Pulsing in Wetlands: Restoring the Natural Hydrological Balance – E-books for Science Blog January 17, 2010 -By Beth A. Middleton – Flood pulsing is a natural hydrolic occurrence in ecosystems of rivers, streams, and cypress swamps, and plays an … Continue reading

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Real World Restoration and the Wetland Policy Industry To identify, acquire, design, construct and manage for the long term actual aquatic ecosystems is a privilege and a challenge for our team at Restoration Systems.  “Stories from the Field” is in … Continue reading

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The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Film by Ken Burns to air on PBS September 27, 2009 http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/ Restoring Wetlands: Chesapeake Bay Program Reports on Progress In 2008, 472 acres of wetlands were established or reestablished in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia … Continue reading

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Celebrate Fall at a National Wildlife Refuge Near You:  Fall 2009 Events Wetland Restoration Workshop at Sweet Briar College September 11-13, 2009 in Amherst, Virginia.  Participants will be involved in the actual restoration of two wetlands.  Visit: http://www.wetlandsandstreamrestoration.org/ index_files/Page668.htm Go … Continue reading

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