The purpose of this booklet is to help you understand more about the importance of wet and dry times in wetlands by: * Asking and answering relevant questions about the water regime in your wetlands; * Selecting and monitoring wetlands; * Measuring water level above and below ground, as well as water presence or absence; * Comparing the vegetation of the wetlands at different times; * Considering what water regimes are likely to encourage the development of particular vegetation and habitats in your wetland; and * Deciding whether making your wetland water regime closer to a natural pattern is desirable or practical.