Sources:

"Blue-spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale)." Michigan Department of Natural .     Resources. 2007. State of Michigan. 4 Oct. 2008

<http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/

0,1607,7-153-10370_12145_12201-32988--,00.html>.

This site describes the niche of blue-spotted salamanders. It includes basic details about the salamanders, their diet, and their use of vernal pools.

“Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Riverways Program: Building Partnerships, Protecting Rivers: Mill River Restoration Project Public Questions.” Mass. gov. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 7 Oct 2008 <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/river/pdf/public_questions_final.pdf>.

This website clarifies the Mill River Habitat Restoration Project’s purpose and impact on species.

Davis, Dave. "Wetlands Overview." Dec. 2004. EPA. 8 Oct. 2008                <http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/pdf/overview.pdf>.

This site gives a basic overview of wetlands in general. Provides broad information about its definition and function in an environment.

"Fairy Shrimp." Wikipedia. 30 Sept. 2008. Wikimedia. 4 Oct. 2008 .    <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_shrimp>.

This site describes the basic characteristics of fairy shrimp and reproduction cycle. It explains why the reproduction cycle is suited for vernal pools.

This website focuses on habitat destruction due to development in the Haverhill, MA.

Kinney, L.P. "Whats a Vernal Pool?" MassNature. 2006. State of Massachusetts. 4

Oct. 2008 <http://www.massnature.com/Wildlife/Vernalpoolcreatures/vpinfo.htm>.

This describes the difference between facultative and obligate species. It also lists some common obligate and facultative species in Massachusetts.

 “Mill River Habitat Restoration Project Taunton Massachusetts: Project Summary.” Mass. gov. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 7 Oct 2008 <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/river/pdf/mill_river_habitat_restoration_project_summary.pdf>.

This website is about the Mill River Habitat Restoration Project.  

"Spotted Salamander." Wikipedia. 4 Oct. 2008. Wikimedia. 4 Oct. 2008 .            <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_Salamander>.

This site has information about the yellow spotted salamander. It includes basic facts, its lifestyle, and why it is an obligate species.

"Town of Acton Conservation Land Maps." Acton Conservation Land. Town of Acton.

4 Oct. 2008 <http://actontrails.org/CasM.htm>.

This site has map and description for all of the conservation lands in Acton. It is useful for finding the major wetlands and background information on them.

“Vernal Pools and Other Seasonal Pools.” United States Environmental Protection Agency. 23 Jan 2008. EPA. 7 Oct 2008 <http://www.epa.gov/bioiweb1/html/vernal_pools.html>.

This website gives general information on what vernal pools are and why they are important.

“Vernal Pools.” MassWildlife: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. 12 Mar 2008. Department of Fish and Game. 7 Oct 2008 <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/vernal_pools/vernal_pools.htm>.

This website tells what vernal pools are and how they are certified.

“What are Vernal Pools?.” Wetland Connections: A Program Dedicated to Interdisciplinary Study of Science and Ecology of Wetlands by Maine Students. 7 Oct 2008 <http://www.umaine.edu/wetlands/vernal.htm>.

This website accurately and descriptively portrays vernal pools.

Just some extra info on vernal pools:

These important wetlands are some of the most vulnerable because they are small, isolated, and often dry, therefore unrecognizable. They are easily destroyed, frequently because they small or are dry. 

"Wetland." Wikipedia. 4 Oct. 2008. 6 Oct. 2008          <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wetland#functions>.

Provides further detail into the functions of wetlands. Includes explanation of the relationship of denitrification to preventing eutrophication and the importance of wetlands in preventing erosion and serving as watershed.

"What are Wetlands?" Wetlands. 22 Feb. 2006. EPA. 6 Oct. 2008             <http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/vital/what.html>.

This site gives a broad summary of wetlands – clarifies the diversity of wetlands and the importance of differences between individual wetlands.

"Wood Frog." Wikipedia. 4 Oct. 2008. Wikimedia. 4 Oct. 2008 .        <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_frog>.

This site includes a physical description, feeding habits, and habitat of wood frogs.