Appendix
The following illustrations may be printed for use in the classroom.Figure 1: Functions and Benefits of Wetlands Exercise
Figure 2: A Typical Barrier Island
Figure 3: Over Wash on a Barrier Island
Figure 4: Barrier Island Excercise
Figure 5: Subsidence Excercise
Figure 6: Canal Water Flow Excercise
Information from M.A. Townson, The Fragile Fringe: A Guide for Teaching About Coastal Wetlands. National Wetlands Research Center. http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/ff_index.html