Martin Muller asked for information about wetland
losses in Washington. I think i have just the thing
for Martin and anyone else interested.

The USGS's report "Washington's Wetland Resources," 1996,
is just the thing. You can find an on-line version at
<http://wwwdwatcm.wr.usgs.gov/reports/wetlands>.



By the way, I've seen a Merlin chasing starlings this week
in my north Tacoma neighborhood.

--cheers, Jim Lyles

----------------Martin wrote:

>I am looking for information on wetland losses in Washington
>State. Acreage comparison pre-white settlers to today.
>Percentage loss etc. It relates to habitat loss (for breeding
>Pied-billed Grebes in this case).

>Can anybody point me to a reference or chat group or person?