WETLANDS, 2: Experience fosters stewardship... details on 
Passport to Texas.

PTT from TPW and the Wildlife Restoration Program

Wetlands are an integral part of the natural water system 
of Texas, and only sustainable when viewed as a whole in 
which all of the parts are preserved and protected. This 
thinking is the inspiration behind a new general wetland 
walk podcast for Texas, and a site specific podcast about 
the Spring Lake wetlands at Aquarena Center in San 
Marcos.

Well, it's a really unique ecosystem because it's home to five and 
maybe six endangered species. They've just recently discovered 
the Comal Riffle Beetle in Spring Lake. And so it's critical habitat; 
and it's protected by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. And, 
recreational activities are prohibited in Spring lake. And that does 
make it a really special place. :19
	 
Lisa Korth is education coordinator for the Freshwater 
Resources program in San Marcos. The podcast is a 
collaborative effort between Parks and Wildlife, Texas 
State University-San Marcos and Texas Watch. 

TPWD has a framework for interpretation that starts with 
experience. And it leads to awareness, understanding, caring 
about and caring for, and ultimately leading to stewardship. So, 
by creating that first step - that outdoor experience - we are 
hopefully creating stewards for our natural resources for future 
generations. :19

The wetland walk podcast is available for download at 
passporttotexas.org. Find it under web exclusives.

That's our show for today... we receive support from the 
Wildlife Restoration program...providing funding for 
wetland conservation through the Private Lands 
Enhancement Program. 
 
 For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti