Wetlands Education Center Port Aransas, Texas Docent Manual

The Wetlands Education Center (WEC), a 3.6 acre salt marsh and sand dune complex located on the campus of the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI), was established to help visitors learn about the ecological and economic importance of coastal wetlands. The WEC is part of the MissionAransas National Estuarine Research Reserve and its development was made possible through the effort and support of UTMSI, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and private contributors.