Your Wetlands Are Not a Wasteland: Developing Natural Areas for Program Use.

A Michigan camp developed its ignored wetlands using seven steps: attitude adjustment, writing a Forest Stewardship Plan, creating a fund, getting permits, finding private partners, partnering with other organizations for volunteer labor, and creating a quality environmental education program. The developed wetland provides natural beauty, recreational opportunities, wildlife protection, and a site for environmental education for campers and area schools. (TD)