WETMAAP Technique 3
Cape Hatteras: Element 1

Technique 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

1.

2.

 

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