Category Archives: swamp

A Strange Wetlands Halloween: How to Make a “Swampthing” Costume

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Leah Stetson

Admit it: You’ve always wanted to go to a Halloween costume ball dressed as Hydrilla the Invasive Aquatic Witch.  No? What about Swampthing? Designing original—and often, obscure—Halloween costumes is a specialty of mine. Growing up in haunted houses with a … Continue reading →

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Strange Wetlands: Nature Guides & Summer Reading on the ASWM Wetland Bookshelf

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Leah Stetson

The high price of gas is making it increasingly popular for summer “stay-cations.” But that doesn’t always mean staying home. It’s also a good opportunity to explore some of the nature preserves in the region. One of the things that … Continue reading →

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Views from the blog-o-sphere

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Administrator

Wetlands, Swamps and Buffer Zones: A Primer on Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Law By Rich Vetstein – Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog – May 20, 2011 http://www.massrealestatelawblog.com/2011/05/20/wetlands-swamps-and-buffer-zones-a-primer-on-massachusetts-wetlands-protection-law/

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Strange Wetlands: Lost Worlds, Wetlands Lost

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Leah Stetson

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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Strange Wetlands: Great Swamp Rescue Stories

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Leah Stetson

Have you heard about the 11-year old girl who was rescued after being lost for 4 days and nights in a Florida swamp? She’s fine, thank you very much, and explained that she went out there in the first place … Continue reading →

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Strange Wetlands: Move Over, Mangrove! Make room for the beachside resort…

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Leah Stetson

Oh, wait, if the mangrove swamps get developed, the beaches go out to sea! Hmmm. I got the email version of a postcard from my family, who are spending a week in the Caribbean, and everyone is upset at the … Continue reading →

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Strange Wetlands: Ode to Swampthing

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Leah Stetson

“The Swamp is my world It is who I am… It is what I am  I was once a man, I know the evil men do Do not bring your evil here, I warn you… Beware the wrath of… Swamp … Continue reading →

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Views from the Blog-o-sphere: the Wetlander’s Pick of the Posts

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Administrator

Corkscrew Named Wetland of International Importance http://pantherisland.blogspot.com/#

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Strange Wetlands: Swamp Rock

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Leah Stetson

            And I can remember the fourth of July,             Runnin’ through the backwood, bare.             And I can still hear my old hound dog barkin’,             Chasin’ down a hoodoo there.             Chasin’ down a hoodoo there.                                –Creedence Clearwater Revival, … Continue reading →

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