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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands - http://www.ramsar.org/
Official site of the secretariat for the Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. This intergovernmental treaty provides a framework for national action and international cooperation for conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. |
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USGS National Wetlands Research Center - http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/
Mission is to develop and disseminate scientific information needed for understanding the ecology and values of U.S. wetlands and for managing and restoring wetland habitats and associated plant and animal communities. |
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National Wetlands Inventory - http://www.fws.gov/nwi/
Maps and other information on U.S. wetlands, from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. |
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U.S. EPA Wetlands Homepage - http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/
About wetlands, U.S. wetlands regulation, and other U.S. governmental efforts to protect these areas. Includes large collection of internet links. |
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Wetlands International - http://www.wetlands.org/
Non-profit organization dedicated solely to wetland conservation and sustainable management. Information about wetlands and organization activities around the world. |
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The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust - http://www.wwt.org.uk/
Engendering care and concern for wetlands by focusing on rare wetland birds and bringing people into close contact with ducks, geese, and swans at centers throughout the UK. |
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Wetlands - http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/wqg/
Introduction to wetlands and their value to the ecosystem. |
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America's Wetland: Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana - http://www.americaswetland.com/
Information about one of the largest and most productive expanses of coastal wetlands in North America, now disappearing rapidly, and efforts to protect and restore it. |
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Army Corps of Engineers - Wetlands Research Program - http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/wetlands/
Research program designed to advance the state of the art of wetlands science, engineering, and technology. |
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Penn State Cooperative Wetlands Center - http://www.wetlands.psu.edu/
Information about interdisciplinary research, monitoring, and training regarding wetlands and related resources, with an emphasis in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. One activity is developing and testing science-based methods and tools to assess and predict wetland functions. |
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Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project - http://www.scwrp.org/
Goal is to accelerate the pace, the extent, and the effectiveness of coastal wetland restoration in Southern California through developing and implementing a regional prioritization plan for the acquisition, restoration, and enhancement of Southern California's coastal wetlands and watersheds. |
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Flynn Bogs System - http://csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/flynnbog/FB1.HTML
A study of a bog system in Leon County Texas, describing the various habitats found, and the wildlife that inhabit them. |
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Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States Manual - http://www.fws.gov/nwi/Pubs_Reports/Class_Manual/class_titlepg.htm
Report by wetland ecologists (Cowardin et al.) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1979. |
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Wetland Care Australia - http://wetlandcare.com.au/
A not-for-profit company dedicated to on-ground action to repair wetlands. The web site acts as a resource for staff, researchers and the general public. |
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WetNet - Texas Wetland Information Network - http://www.glo.state.tx.us/wetnet/
Intended to foster easier access to online wetland-related information for various government agencies concerned with wetlands in Texas. |
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Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act (2001), Table of Contents - http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309074320
Technical report by a committee of the National Academy of Sciences (2001). Covers wetlands restoration, mitigation, and related topics. |
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Duke University Wetland Center - http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/wetland/
The goal of the Duke University Wetland Center is to provide sound scientific knowledge that will lead to sustainable wetland functions and values for the nation and the world. |
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Wetlands International - Indonesia Programme - http://www.wetlands.or.id/
Research organization to sustain and restore wetlands in Indonesia. Information on Indonesian wetlands and project proposals. |
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Wetland Regulations Center - http://www.wetlands.com/index.html
Presented by Environmental Technical Services Co. as a service to all persons interested in the laws, policies and regulations concerning activities regulated under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act in waters of the United States, including wetlands. |
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Wetlands Research & Technology Center - http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/wrtc/
US Army Corps of Engineers unit that facilitates and coordinates wetlands scientific and engineering work, wetlands training and information. |
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Siberian Crane Wetland Project - http://www.scwp.info/
A six-year effort to sustain the ecological integrity of a network of globally important wetlands in Asia, using the Siberian Crane as a flagship species. |
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Water and Wildlife - National Wildlife Federation - http://www.nwf.org/water/
Educational materials, information on several major U.S. wetlands regions, U.S. legal requirements and issues related to wetlands protection, floodplain restoration, wetlands library. |
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Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District Regulatory Home Page - http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/organizations/cespk-co/regulatory/
Information related to wetlands, especially U.S. federal regulation of wetlands. |
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West Eugene Wetlands Project - http://www.rice.edu/wetlands/
Case study of successful conflict resolution involving wetlands in an urban area. Information on wetlands, maps, photographs, and documentation of the process of achieving compromise between environmental and business concerns. |
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Ohio Wetlands Foundation - http://www.ohiowetlands.org/
Non-profit providing wetland, off-site compensatory mitigation credits and funding wetlands research and education |
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Everglades Library - http://www.floridaplants.com/everglad.htm
Internet resource library of information on the Florida Everglades and its restoration. |
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Albanian Wetland Ecosystems Project - http://www.ekby.gr/ekby/en/alwet_web/alwet_site/alwet_site_HOME.html
Project geared towards recording the nation's wetlands to create a database for use in conservation and wise use of the Albanian wetlands. Provides information, reports, and maps. |
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Swampy - http://www.swampy.org/
A kids' introduction to wetlands, featuring a cartoon character, with photos of wetlands and watersheds in different parts of the United States. Includes professional resume for the Kentucky wetlands scientist who created the site. |
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Kushiro International Wetland Centre - http://www.kiwc.net/english/main.html
Archived newsletters and other information regarding wetlands matters in Japan's Kushiro region and other parts of the country, as well as international wetlands topics. |
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King County Wetland Topics - http://dnr.metrokc.gov/topics/wetland/WTLDtopic.htm
Information about wetlands, wetland plants and wildlife, development and mitigation rules, and educational programs from King County Department of Natural Resources, Washington State. |
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Camosun Bog Restoration Group - http://www.naturalhistory.bc.ca/CamosunBog/
Working in Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver to restore an ancient and sensitive habitat. |
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The Coalition for Wetland Protection - http://bagna.pl/old/prom/
Coalition of non-governmental organizations and scientific institutions focused on supporting and protecting the wetland areas of Poland. News, technical and issues information, and images of peat lands and mires. [Polish, English] |
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Mike Walter's Wetlands Page - http://www.angelfire.com/in4/earthpages/wetlands.html
Annotated links to wetlands-related sites, especially those with an Indiana focus. |
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Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals - http://www.vawp.org/
Established to exchange ideas on wetlands in Virginia. Organization information, several photos of wetlands plants, and links to related information. |
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TOWRA-Net - Towra Point Nature Reserve - http://www.ssec.org.au/our_environment/our_bioregion/towra/
All about Towra Point Nature Reserve - Sydney's most important wetland |