Introduction / Sharon L. Spray and Karen L. McGlothlin -- 1. Wetlands Wildlife and Fisheries: A Biological Perspective of Wetland Ecosystems / Joel W. Snodgrass -- 2. Soils and Sediment: Understanding Wetland Biogeochemistry / Stephen Faulkner -- 3. Restoring our National Wetlands: Understanding Restoration Ecology / John C. Callaway -- 4. From Past to Present: A Historical Perspective on Wetlands / William B. Meyer -- 5. Muddy Policies and Tidal Politics: The Politics of Wetlands / Mary A. Hague -- 6. The Value of Resources: An Economic Perspective on Wetlands / Thomas Michael Power -- 7. Concluding Thoughts: The Challenge of Preserving Wetlands / Sharon L. Spray and Karen L. McGlothlin