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  1. Office of Wetlands, Oceans, & Watersheds     (New Window)
    The OWOW provides information to raise public awareness and encourage involvement in water quality issues.

  2. America's Wetlands     (New Window)
    This site will give you a better understanding of the rich variety of wetlands, their importance, how they are threatened, and what can be done to conserve them for future generations.

  3. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands     (New Window)
    Track the progress of the 1971 intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

  4. Towra Point Nature Reserve     (New Window)
    Tour online one of the most significant wetlands in the world. Located near Sydney, Australia.

  5. The Nature Conservancy     (New Window)
    "Saving the Last Great Places."

  6. Wetlands Regulation Center     (New Window)
    Acts 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.

  7. Environmental Concern Inc.     (New Window)
    A non-profit organization dedicated to wetland restoration, research, and education since 1972.

  8. EPA Office of Water     (New Window)
    Mission is to encourage and enable others to act effectively in protecting and restoring the nation's wetlands and associated ecosystems, including shallow open waters and free-flowing streams.

  9. The Wetlands Education System     (New Window)
    Explores some of the ways in which wetlands are defined and classified, as well as some of the roles they play in our society and natural environment.

  10. Information on Wetlands     (New Window)
    A good resource to begin your understanding of the forms and functions of wetlands, human impact on wetland ecosystems and what the government is doing to protect them.

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    Nature Conservancy (New )
    Helping to protect more than
    92 million acres worldwide.


  11. Ducks Unlimited     (New Window)
    A world leader in wetlands conservation.

  12. Lost Wetlands     (New Window)
    Discover the ecological importance of wetlands and what is being done to save them.

  13. Earth Island Institute     (New Window)
    Provides in-depth information and resources from our projects, award-winning journalism from the Earth Island Journal, and tools to directly address the environmental challenges we face.

  14. Duke University Wetland Center     (New Window)
    Provides sound scientific knowledge that will lead to sustainable wetland functions and values for the nation and the world.

  15. Partners for Wetlands     (New Window)
    Projects, news, and resources dealing with wetland conservation and study.

  16. Center for Wetlands     (New Window)
    A forum for interfacing traditional engineers with ecologists especially regarding the use of natural and constructed wetlands for waste water treatment.

  17. WetNet     (New Window)
    Homepage of the Texas Wetland Information Network, which enhances the wetland protection capabilities of state and federal regulatory agencies operating in Texas.

  18. University Field Station (Delta Marsh)     (New Window)
    Information on the University of Manitoba's biological station that borders Delta Marsh, a "Wetland of International Significance" under the Ramsar Convention, that is one of the largest lacustrine marshes in North America.

  19. LA Coast: Louisiana Coastal Restoration Web Site     (New Window)
    This site contains information and links relating to coastal restoration projects in Louisiana.

  20. The Everglades Ecosystem     (New Window)
    Provides extensive information on the Everglades ecosystem, habitats, endangered species and threats to the park.

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    World.org
  21. NWF: Wetlands (New Window)
    Includes government legislation, latest news and developments, a wetlands library, educational materials and more.

  22. Wetlands and Water Resources Programme     (New Window)
    Wetlands projects, publications, and resources from The World Conservation Union.

  23. National Wetlands Research Center     (New Window)
    A source and clearinghouse of science information about wetlands in the United States and the world for fellow agencies, private entities, academia, and the public at large.

  24. Wetland Science Institute (WLI)     (New Window)
    A creation of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the WLI represents a tangible demonstration of NRCS' commitment to wetland conservation.

  25. Society of Wetland Scientists     (New Window)
    The Society of Wetland Scientists is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 to promote wetland science and the exchange of information related to wetlands.

  26. About: Water Pollution and Wetlands Guide     (New Window)
    Guide to environmental concern for wetlands.

  27. Wetlands International Homepage     (New Window)
    A leading global non-profit organisation dedicated solely to the crucial work of wetland conservation and sustainable management.

  28. California Wetlands Information System     (New Window)
    Provides comprehensive wetlands information to the general public, the educational community, and government agencies in California.

  29. WETNET     (New Window)
    A student-gathered water quality database for use by classrooms, industry, government agencies, private groups, or virtually anybody who is concerned about water quality in the Saginaw Bay Watershed and beyond.

  30. Mike Walter's Wetlands Page     (New Window)
    Directory of wetland-related sites.

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    Envirolink
  31. History of Wetlands in the Conterminous United States (New Window)
    A comprehensive technical work on the history of United States wetlands.

  32. Penn State Cooperative Wetlands Center     (New Window)
    Conduct, facilitate, and coordinate interdisciplinary research, monitoring, and training regarding wetlands and related resources, with an emphasis in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states.

  33. Wetlands Conservation & Restoration     (New Window)
    A home page dedicated to furthering wetland restoration, enhancement and conservation on private lands.

  34. Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management     (New Window)
    "Ensuring healthy coasts and oceans for present and future generations."

  35. Chesapeake Bay Program     (New Window)
    Premier watershed restoration program.

  36. Wetlands for Treatment of Mine Drainage     (New Window)
    This web site gives examples of wetlands cleaning up contaminated mine water, describes how they do it, and discusses environmental consequences of this.

  37. Ducks Unlimited Canada     (New Window)
    Private, nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands for the benefit of North America's animals and people.

  38. Wetlands - The SWS Quarterly Journal     (New Window)
    Browse abstracts from "Wetlands," 1981 to the present.

  39. Sierra Club     (New Window)
    A leading environmental organization with chapters in all 50 states and Canada.

  40. Chanslor Wetlands Wildlife Project     (New Window)
    Protects 250 acres of crucial habitat adjoining the historic fishing community of Bodega Bay, just 1.25 hours north of the Golden Gate.

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    World.org
  41. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (New Window)
    This organization dedicates itself to protecting fish and wildlife habitats.

  42. Wetlandsbank, Inc.     (New Window)
    Working to preserve wetlands worldwide.

  43. Hydric Soils of the United States     (New Window)
    Makes available the most current information about hydric soils, which are soils developed under sufficiently wet conditions to support the growth and regeneration of hydrophytic vegetation.

  44. Terrene Institute     (New Window)
    This not-for-profit group works with business, government, academia and citizens to protect our environment and conserve our natural resources.

  45. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers     (New Window)
    Find out the various projects and capabilities of the world's premier engineering organization.

  46. Chesapeake Bay Wetlands     (New Window)
    Information on wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay area.

  47. Aquatic and Wetland Plant Forum.     (New Window)
    This site is intended as a forum for discussion of current ideas and problems relating to the ecology, conservation, identification and taxonomy of wetland plants. The aims are to facilitate exchange of ideas and information and to enable those with an interest in the fields covered to find out where the most up to date information is.

  48. Vanishing Wetlands     (New Window)
    Learn about the vanishing coastal and marine wetlands and what you can do to help.

  49. Aquatic, Wetland and Invasive Plant Manuals, Field Guides and Textbooks     (New Window)
    An annotated list of aquatic plant manuals representing many of the manuals, taxonomic guides, and field guides for identifying aquatic plants in various areas of the world.

  50. West Eugene Wetlands Project     (New Window)
    Offers a wide range of documents related to a real-life case of successful conflict resolution involving wetlands discovered in West Eugene, Oregon.

    Sponsor

    Greenpeace
  51. Inland Waters - Wetlands (New Window)
    Works for the conservation, repair, and wise use of Australia's wetlands.

  52. Restoring Wetland Habitat at Duluth's Grassy Point     (New Window)
    A collaborative effort to restore plant and animal habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary.

  53. National Estuary Program     (New Window)
    The National Estuary Program was established in 1987 by amendments to the Clean Water Act to identify, restore, and protect nationally significant estuaries of the United States.

  54. Endangered Species & Wetlands Report     (New Window)
    Monthly newsletter covering ESA, wetlands and takings. Subscription-based.

  55. Wetland Ecosystem Team (WET)     (New Window)
    Conducts research on coastal wetland ecology and restoration. The WET's research focuses particularly on estuaries of the Pacific Northwest, with particular attention to the estuarine ecology of juvenile Pacific salmon.

  56. Friends of Wetlands (FOWL)     (New Window)
    A not-for-profit group dedicated to the preservation and restoration of wetlands throughout northern Ohio and the United States.

  57. The Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary     (New Window)
    This Bay-area wetland is an example of a community's involvement in environmental politics, innovative uses of land, and applications of appropriate technology in a small urban community.

  58. ASWMI     (New Window)
    "The Association of State Wetland Managers, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of our nation's wetlands."

  59. Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter     (New Window)
    Find out about this chapter's wetlands project in the state of Indiana.

  60. Arkansas Multi-Agency Wetland Planning Team     (New Window)
    Learn about this watershed-based approach to statewide wetland conservation in Arkansas.

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    World.org
  61. Fragile Fringe (New Window)
    A guide for teaching about coastal wetlands.

  62. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge     (New Window)
    Established in 1966 and dedicated to Rachel Carson in 1970, this refuge is part of a wetland acquisition program to preserve valuable wildlife habitat at key locations along waterfowl migration routes.

  63. Institute For Wetland & Environmental Education     (New Window)
    Wetland publications and primers from a site which also offers wetland and environmental training for professionals.

  64. Constructed Wetlands Page     (New Window)
    This University of South Alabama program is dedicated to the preservation of our nation's waters through scientific research.

  65. National Wetlands Newsletter     (New Window)
    Find out how to subscribe to this source for accurate, timely, and in-depth coverage of wetlands regulation, policy and science.

  66. Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands     (New Window)
    Project based on the need to preserve the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands.

  67. The Young Scientist's Introduction to Wetlands     (New Window)
    Introductory information about wetlands targeted at grades K-5.

  68. The Wetlands Initiative     (New Window)
    A nonprofit corporation dedicated to restoring the wetland resources of the Midwest to reduce flood damages, improve water quality, and increase wildlife habitat and biodiversity.

  69. Paya Indah Wetlands     (New Window)
    This well-designed site examines the scope of the Wetland Sanctuary project in detail, and reviews the various facilities, attractions, activities and zones being planned for the Sanctuary.

  70. Wetland Habitat Alliance of Texas     (New Window)
    Promotes the preservation, reclamation, and enhancement of Texas' wetland habitat.

    Sponsor

    Worldwatch
  71. DUCKDATA (New Window)
    A bibliographic database of North American Waterfowl and their wetland habitats.

  72. Digital Field Trip to the Wetlands     (New Window)
    An interactive CD-ROM product from Digital Frog.

  73. Conflict In the Wetlands     (New Window)
    Introductory material to understanding the importance of wetlands and the threats they face, Designed by fifth and sixth grade student in Florida.

  74. NWCC - Wetlands by County     (New Window)
    Retrieve wetland climate analysis by state and county.

  75. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust     (New Window)
    Working to save wetlands for wildlife and people.

  76. Constructed Wetlands Projects     (New Window)
    Information on constructed wetland projects for the Triangle School Wastewater Treatment System.

  77. NH Wetlands Bureau     (New Window)
    Primary overseeing body of New Hampshire's wetlands.

  78. Constructed Wetlands     (New Window)
    A general source for information about constructed wetlands.

  79. World-Wide Wetland and Hydrology Links     (New Window)
    International list of wetland- and water-conservation-related web sites compiled by Dr. Julian Thompson.

  80. Wetland Archaeology & Environments Research Centre     (New Window)
    Find out about the University of Hull's wetland archaeology project.

    Sponsor

    World.org
  81. ATLSS - Across Trophic Level System Simulation (New Window)
    A National Biological Service study of the Everglades/Big Cypress Region of South Florida.

  82. Wetlands in the Great Lakes Region     (New Window)
    Overview and general resources dealing with Great Lakes Wetlands.

  83. Wetland-related Jobs     (New Window)
    List of wetland-related jobs hosted by the Society of Wetland Scientists.

  84. Kushiro International Wetland Centre     (New Window)
    A series of informative wetland issues newsletters from September 1995-March 1998.

  85. Global Change Master Directory     (New Window)
    A comprehensive directory about Earth science, global change and other environmental data, including information on wetlands.

  86. Australian Wetlands Online     (New Window)
    Specializing in wetland design, construction, and management.

  87. Friends of Bushy Park Wetlands     (New Window)
    Covering topics on wetlands such as the different types and the benefits of wetland habitats.

  88. Wetlands Classroom of the North     (New Window)
    Information on a wetland study center in Alpena, Michigan.

  89. Wetlands Institute     (New Window)
    The Wetlands Institute is a private, non-profit organization located in the salt marshes of the Cape May Peninsula in southernmost New Jersey.

  90. Society For The Conservation of Philippine Wetlands     (New Window)
    A site dedicated to preserving the wetlands of the Philippines.

    Sponsor

    World Wildlife Fund
  91. Constructed Wetlands Bibliography (New Window)
    This bibliography was compiled by United States Department of Agriculture Staff from the Ecological Sciences Division of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Water Quality Information Center at the National Agricultural Library.

  92. Constructed Wetlands Page     (New Window)
    A site dedicated to constructed wetlands in the USA.

  93. Sierra Club's Wetlands Site     (New Window)
    Main page for the Sierra Club's wetlands campaign.

  94. Wetlands Reserve Program     (New Window)
    The Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property.

  95. Delta Wetlands     (New Window)
    A private venture formed to manage the development of the Delta Wetlands Project, a water storage and habitat enhancement project on four islands in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

  96. Wetlands Research Centre     (New Window)
    The Wetlands Research Centre is committed to research and training on all aspects of wetlands, including evaluation and classification, ecology, hydrology, geochemistry,function, values, management and conservation.

  97. Ohio Wetlands Foundation     (New Window)
    The Foundation's mission is to provide cost effective, high quality, wetland off-site compensatory mitigation credits and to fund wetlands research and education.

  98. Wetlands Conservancy     (New Window)
    TWC is the first organization in Oregon to dedicate itself to conserving, protecting, and promoting the wildlife, water quality and open space values of wetlands.

  99. British Columbia Wetlands Society     (New Window)
    Striving to promote the conservation of British Columbia's wetland ecosystems through education, research and stewardship.

  100. The Shortland Wetlands Centre     (New Window)
    An organiazation for the conservation, study, and promotion of wetlands.

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