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To properly respond to natural and human-induced stresses to wetlands, resource managers must consider their functions and values. Remote sensing is an important tool for monitoring wetland responses to changes in the hydrologic regime and water quality caused by global climate change and sea-level rise.
Suggested Citation
Ramsey, E., 1997, Using remote sensing to monitor global change: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 096-97, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs09697.