WETMAAP Technique
3Technique 3: Recognition of Wetland Change
Element 1: Evaluate Habitat Change
Materials:
1983 and 1990 Colored overlays taped together (Skill 3, Element 1)
Drafting tape
Exercise:
1. Use the 1983 and 1990 colored overlays taped together.
2. List at least two differences observed:
1983 and 1990 |
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3. Visually examine the colored habitat maps to determine if the following habitats increased or decreased between each time period. Write increase, decrease, or stayed the same in the boxes.
Time periods | Salt Open Water |
Salt Marsh | Fresh Marsh | Flats & Beaches | Wetland Forested | Urban |
1983-1990
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