1. Wetland Metaphor

2. Define: Wetland A wetland is an area that is covered with water for a large part of the year.

3. Define: Estuary A partially enclosed body of water where fresh and salt water mix. A partially enclosed body of water where fresh and salt water mix.

4. Define: Metaphor A word or phrase used to refer to something that it isn't, implying a similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, without the words "like" or "as". I have my books and my poetry to protect me; I am shielded in my armor, Hiding in my room, safe within my womb. I touch no one and no one touches me. I am a rock, I am an island. And a rock feels no pain; And an island never cries.

5. A MIXER THE WETLAND IS … As the waves pass through the grasses the wetland mixes nutrients and oxygen into the water.

6. a FILTER THE WETLAND IS … Floatables (garbage) caught by the stems of marsh grasses do not reach LIS. The wetland removes smaller pollutants as the waters pass through rocks, sand and sediments.

7. AN ANTACID THE WETLAND IS … The mixing that occurs with sediments neutralizes the PH of the water passing through the wetlands. Plants and animals are sensitive to the PH of the water. Neutralizes acid

8. A CLEANER THE WETLAND IS … The wetlands clean the water. Bacteria in sediments come in contact with pollutants, which break down toxic substances.

9. A SPONGE THE WETLAND IS … The wetland absorbs water and helps to control flooding.

10. A SOURCE OF FOOD THE WETLAND IS … Wetlands provide food for many animals.

11. A NURSERY THE WETLAND IS … LIS is a nursery and breeding ground for many animals. The low energy shoreline of LIS makes it a protected place for baby animals to grow.

12. A HOME THE WETLAND IS … The wetland provides shelter and a habitat for many types of animal.

13. A PLACE TO REST THE WETLAND IS … The wetland provides a resting place for migratory animals, examples: birds, seals butterflies & fish.

14. Mix Nutrients & Oxygen in water Mix Nutrients & Oxygen in water Filter out debris/silt Filter out debris/silt Break down toxic substances Break down toxic substances Cleans water Cleans water Absorb water/flood control Absorb water/flood control Provide food Provide food Provide Nursery & Breeding Grounds Provide Nursery & Breeding Grounds Provide Shelter & Home Provide Shelter & Home Provides a resting place for Migratory Birds Provides a resting place for Migratory Birds Summary Wetlands: