This document provides information about various freshwater biomes including wetlands, rivers, lakes, and how humans interact with these environments. Wetlands are found globally and have waterlogged soils that support over 5,000 plant species. Rivers flow from headwaters to mouths, changing in characteristics along their path. Lakes range widely in size and depth, supporting diverse shoreline and open water ecosystems. Freshwater biomes are crucial for human water supply but are threatened by pollution and activities like dam construction that can harm native species.