Viewing Wetlands with Google Earth

Viewing Wetlands with Google Earth
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Google Earth allows you to travel the world through a virtual globe and view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, and much more. With Google Earth's rich, geographical content, you are able to experience a more realistic view of the world. Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old, and also provides access to historical imagery.

Using this KML file, Google Earth imagery can be used as a backdrop for viewing the wetlands digital data.

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Fact Sheet
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Large pool of water surrounded by low tundra grasses under cloud covered sky.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency tasked with providing information to the public on the extent and status of the nation’s wetland and deepwater habitats, as well as changes to these habitats over time.
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