San Diego's lagoons and estuaries are unique treasures along California's coast. These wetlands link land to sea, as well as humans to nature. Lagoons support an amazing variety of native plant and animal life, and are important stopovers for migrating birds.

This hundred page guide is an introduction to San Diego's coastal wetlands, covering physical features such as ocean tides and watersheds, precipitation and sedimentation. It also helps identify native plants, insects, birds and signs of animal life. The guidebook touches upon the fascinating history of human habitation in the area, ranging from the Kumeyaay to modern times.

Simple student activities and experiments help readers understand wetlands. A field guide will help you record observations during your visit to San Diego's lagoon environments.

This is a work in progress. Please let me know if you have comments, criticisms or suggestions.