Freshwater Wetlands, Life at the Waterworks: Freshwater Wetlands: Life at the Waterworks contains an 8-minute tour of the sights and sounds in freshwater wetlands, from mountain bogs to coastal pocosins, coupled with six short presentations by naturalists in freshwater wetlands systems. The wetland types included are freshwater marsh,river wetland, seasonal pond, mountain bog, podosin, and savanna. Fabulous footage coupled with insightful narrative gives students and teachers the facts and the "feel" of life in threatened wetlands. An extensive teacher's guide written by Dr. Barbara Beaman of the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences extends the lessons learned. The project was funded by the National Science Foundation, Environmental Media Corporation and others.
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Freshwater Wetlands, the Series The wetlands habitats featured in the series are found throughout North America and include prairie potholes, beaver ponds and southern cypress swamps. The programs provide detailed information about each system's natural processes and representative flora and fauna. Featuring exquisite underwater footage and images of diverse wildlife, the series is an innovative tool for introducing students to conservation.

This product can be bought in its entirety or each program can be sold individually. The programs include: Lakes, Ponds and Pools; Marsh; Forested Wetlands; Rivers and Streams; Floorplain Communities; and Water: A User's Guide

Program Titles

Lakes, Ponds, and Pools
North America’s still water habitats include temporary vernal pools, backyard beaver ponds, and remote glacial lakes.

Marsh
North America’s widespread freshwater marshes, such as the prairie potholes, are havens for wildlife.

Forested Wetlands
Wade into the mysteries of nonriverine wetlands, ranging from spongy bogs in the Northeast to southern bald cypress swamps.

Rivers and Streams
Follow a river as it journeys from its headwaters to the sea and examine North America’s diverse waterways, including meandering blackwater streams and raging whitewater rivers.

Floodplain Communities
The ebb and flow of rivers energizes lively floodplain forests and swamps.

Water: A User's Guide
Examine the hydrologic cycle and such timely topics as wetland alteration, water conservation, and wetland restoration.

The Yellow Hat: The Yellow Hat shows how students can lead the way in environmental change. The fast-paced 15-minute program follows a middle-school environmental club through an investigation of local water quality issues. The students gather and organize information, formulate questions, and interview some of the nation's top environmental scientists.

They also meet other professionals dealing with environmental issues: state environmental managers, a town manager, a veterinarian, and an environmental activist. Their investigation culminates in a presentation before their town council and a storm drain stenciling project to alert people about keeping streams clean.
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