Fragile Fringe Contents
The Mississippi River: Draining a Majority of the United States
Beneficial Functions of the Wetlands
Barrier Islands as Part of and Protection for the Wetlands
Wetland Loss: Digging of Canals
Resources for Information and Activities
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