This book  uses tried techniques and ecological principles to help the reader think through site selection and the construction process.  With its guidance you can create  a vernal pond that looks and functions like a natural wetland.  (Free electronic copy)

Price: $50.00

Below is a list of resources available to aid in your education and/or restoration of wetlands. 

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In Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair, wildlife biologist Thomas R. Biebighauser traces the history of drainage techniques and provides a guide to restoring wetlands and transforming unattractive areas of land into a haven for wildlife and plant species. To view an announcement about the book Click here

To order this book Click here.

Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair

A Guide To Creating Vernal Ponds

Price: Free

This bulletin was designed to dispel the myth of mosquitoes and wetlands.  The information reveals the real yard mosquito breading grounds.  It further details how wetlands are the natural defense against this common disease vector. Click here.

Build A Healthy Wetland-Destroy Mosquitoes

This is a quick keying guide to adult amphibians of  Northern British Columbia. 

Click here.

A Guide to Amphibians of British Columbia

Publications

To contact us call:

606-784-6428

 

 

Preserving the Future by Restoring the Past

Center for Wetlands

& Stream Restoration

Wetland and Stream Restoration Photo Albums

Wetlands Newsletter 

Created by the Anderson County Tennessee Schools this newsletter helps you make  the most of your wetland by answering your questions about schoolyard wetlands.  Click here.

Forest Service Personnel Documents    

Wetland Restoration and Construction-A Technical Guide

This new book by Thomas Biebighauser is designed to help individuals build attractive and functioning wetlands.  It shows easy to follow steps for building wetlands that require little, if any maintenance, and at a low cost. Click here.

To view a story about the book published in The Morehead News Click here.

Price: $22.95

For More Information

Please Contact Us:

 

Tom Biebighauser,

Center for Wetlands & Stream Restoration US Forest Service

2375 KY HWY 801 South

Morehead, Ky 40351

 

Phone: 606-784-6428 xt 102

E-mail: tombiebighauser@fs.fed.us