Includes bibliographical references and index.

"America's Forested Wetlands chronicles the history of American attitudes and actions toward wetlands. Covering the ecological contributions of wetlands, the history of draining and filling, and the evolution of public policy, the book is an essential primer on one of America's most persistent and contentious issues in natural resource management"--Provided by publisher. Nation building -- Wet forests -- Awareness begins -- Regulating wetlands -- Best management practices -- A partnership in conservation -- Supreme court rulings -- The ivory-billed woodpecker -- Looking to the future.