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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
Polish wetlands (including peatlands and mires).
http://www.wwf.pl/prom/
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Lake Koshkonong Wetland Association
Promotes Lake Koshkonong and the Rock River in southern Wisconsin including the life of natural
plants, fish, birds, and other forms of wildlife in the basin.
http://koshwetlands.org
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Wetland Care Australia
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.
http://wetlandcare.com.au
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Sarcellesmu
Site about Sarcelles reserve and wetlands in Mauritius Sarcelles.
http://www.sarcellesmu.com
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The rehabilitation of Creery Wetlands
Provides an overview of the rehabilitation of the area including the re-introduction of the quenda.
http://www.creerywetlands.info
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The Olentangy River Wetland Research Park
About wetland research and education facility at Ohio State University.
http://swamp.ag.ohio-state.edu/
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Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
Network of wetland workers and advocates who engage in activities supportive of wetland
conservation objectives.
http://www.psdn.org.ph/wetlands
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Duke University Wetland Center
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.
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/wetland/
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Beaver Dam Information Site
Explains how beaver dams elevate water tables in watersheds and establish wetlands. Includes a
discussion of the large number of beaver ponds in pristine North America.
http://www.beaverdam.info
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Mike Walter's Wetlands Page
Annotated links to wetlands-related sites, especially those with an Indiana focus.
http://www.angelfire.com/in4/earthpages/wetlands.html
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Riparian and Wetland Research Program of the University of Montana
Research group dealing with issues relating to the ecology and management of riparian and
wetlands of the state and the region.
http://www.forestry.umt.edu/research/mfces/programs/rwrp/
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America's Wetland: Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana
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.
http://www.americaswetland.com
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Swampy
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.
http://www.swampy.org/
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Center For Wetlands, Gainesville, Florida
Linking basic ecological research on wetlands with engineering, particularly to foster the use of
natural and constructed wetlands for water treatment.
http://www.cfw.ufl.edu/
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Kushiro International Wetland Centre
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.
http://www.kiwc.net/english/main.html
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Wetlands Research & Technology Center
Facilitates and coordinates wetlands scientific and engineering work, wetlands training and
information.
http://www.wes.army.mil/el/wrtc/wrtc.html
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Wetlands International
Nonprofit global organisation dedicated to wetland conservation and sustainable management.
http://www.wetwonder.org/english/0.htm
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South Florida Wetland Ecosystems Lab
Describes wetlands research activities, including studies of mangrove ecology and water quality
impacts in the Everglades.
http://www.fiu.edu/~ecosyst/
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Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States Manual
Report by wetland ecologists (Cowardin et al.) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1979.
http://wetlands.fws.gov/Pubs_Reports/Class_Manual/class_titlepg.htm
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Penn State Cooperative Wetlands Center
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.
http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/CASDEPT/FOREST/wetlands/
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National Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Homepage
Educational materials, information on several major U.S. wetlands regions, U.S. legal requirements
and issues related to wetlands protection, floodplain restoration, wetlands library.
http://www.nwf.org/wetlands/
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The Florida Everglades: History and Restoration
Extensive introduction to this wetlands ecosystem, its history and potential restoration.
http://www.geocities.com/oxfordcomma/everglades/index.html
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To Restore or Not to Restore: That is the Wetlands Question
Researchers report evidence that human made wetlands may be just as good at water filtration as
untouched wetlands, but they may not offer the same rich resources for wildlife.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/feb2000/2000L-02-25-07.html
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Ginninderra Wetlands Care Group
Wetlands management organization in Canberra ACT Australia. Site includes local and general
wetlands information.
http://www.goldweb.com.au/virtualversity/wetlands/indwet.html
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Wetland Science Institute
Comprehensive U.S. government technical resource on wetlands, their delineation and restoration,
and related topics.
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/WLI/
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Arsenic and phosphorus enrichment of Lake Yangebup
Objectives, methods used and results from a water/sediment contamination study in Lake Yangebup,
a shallow wetland in Perth, Western Australia.
http://www.cwr.uwa.edu.au/~linge/index.html
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Partners for Wetlands
Promotes sustainable, productive use and conservation of freshwater wetlands throughout the world.
Site has information about wetlands in general and at specific locations.
http://www.partnersforwetlands.org
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California's Coastal Wetlands
Information about the characteristics and functions of coastal wetland ecosystems.
http://ceres.ca.gov/ceres/calweb/coastal/wetlands.html
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Wetlands International - Africa, Europe, Middle East
Information about wetlands and conservation activities in the regions.
http://www.wetlands.agro.nl
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Flynn Bogs System
A study of a bog system in Leon County Texas, describing the various habitats found, and the
wildlife that inhabit them.
http://csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/flynnbog/FB1.HTML
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100 Top Wetland Sites
Annotated list of websites.
http://www.100TopWetlandSites.com
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The California Resources Agency Wetlands Web
Comprehensive information about wetlands and their management in California and elsewhere. Content
designed for the general public, the educational community, and government agencies.
http://ceres.ca.gov/wetlands/
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West Eugene Wetlands Project
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.
http://riceinfo.rice.edu/wetlands/
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Pitt Polder Preservation Society
Established promote the protection of wetlands in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area in British
Columbia, Canada. Provides information about bogs, other wetland types, and their values and
functions.
http://www.geocities.com/pittpolder2000
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Wetlands and Water Resources Programme - IUCN
The World Conservation Union aims to improve the conservation and sustainable use of freshwater and
tidal wetlands. About wetlands and the values, challenges of wetlands loss and conservation
worldwide, and programs to protect and restore wetlands.
http://www.iucn.org/themes/wetlands/
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Bolsa Chica Wetlands Restoration Project
Information about this wetland area and its restoration. In Orange County, California.
http://swr.ucsd.edu/hcd/bolsa.htm
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King County Wetland Topics
Information about wetlands, wetland plants and wildlife, development and mitigation rules, and
educational programs from King County Department of Natural Resources, Washington State.
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/topics/wetland/WTLDtopic.htm
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USGS National Wetlands Research Center
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.
http://www.nwrc.nbs.gov/
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WetNet - Texas Wetland Information Network
Intended to foster easier access to online wetland-related information for various government
agencies concerned with wetlands in Texas.
http://www.glo.state.tx.us/wetnet/
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Wetland Plant Ecology at Coastal Carolina University
Internet course with site visits to Waccamaw River and Little River in West Virginia.
http://kingfish.coastal.edu/biology/bio578/bio578.htm
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Western Wetland Flora
Field guide containing color photographs, line drawings, distinquishing features, range maps, and
textual descriptions for 300 species of wetland plants that occur in the western United States.
Identification key and illustrated glossary are included.
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/othrdata/westflor/westflor.htm
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Burns Bog Conservation Society
Burns Bog is the largest raised peat bog on the west coast of the Americas and is in danger of
being developed.
http://www.burnsbog.org
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Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project
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.
http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/scwrp/index.html
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Wetlands
Introduction to wetlands and their value to the ecosystem.
http://h2osparc.wq.ncsu.edu/info/wetlands/
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Electronic Wetlands Herbarium
On-line field guide to U.S. wetlands plants.
http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/wetherb.html
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Army Corps of Engineers - Wetlands Research Program
Research program designed to advance the state of the art of wetlands science, engineering, and
technology.
http://www.wes.army.mil/el/wetlands/
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Citizens for a Green North Tonawanda
Wetland preservation and environmental education.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/3317/
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Wetland Restoration Bibliography
A searchable bibliography intended to provide scientists, managers, students, and policy-makers
with convenient access to current information on wetland restoration.
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/literatr/wetresto/wetresto.htm
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British Columbia Wetlands Society
Mission is to promote the conservation of British Columbia's wetland ecosystems through education,
research and stewardship.
http://www.bcwetlands.com/
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Camosun Bog Restoration Group
Working in Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver to restore an ancient and sensitive habitat.
http://www.naturalhistory.bc.ca/CamosunBog/
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Dr. Julian Thompson - Wetland Research Unit
Wetlands research (primarily in Africa and Asia) and courses offered at University College, London.
Includes publications.
http://www.geog.ucl.ac.uk/~jthompso/
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Wetlands International
Non-profit organization dedicated solely to wetland conservation and sustainable management.
Information about wetlands and organization activities around the world.
http://www.wetlands.org
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Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act (2001), Table of Contents
Technical report by a committee of the National Academy of Sciences (2001). Covers wetlands
restoration, mitigation, and related topics.
http://search.nap.edu/books/0309074320/html/
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Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals
Established to exchange ideas on wetlands in Virginia. Organization information, several photos of
wetlands plants, and links to related information.
http://www.vawp.org/
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The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
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.
http://www.wwt.org.uk
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TOWRA-Net - Towra Point Nature Reserve
All about Towra Point Nature Reserve - Sydney's most important wetland
http://www.ssec.org.au/towra/
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Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Mesa
Educational tour and interactive site with photos and sounds of birds, wildlife, and landscapes.
http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org/
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The Digital Field Trip to The Wetlands
Learn about wetland ecology, including types, organisms, food webs, bog formation and conservation
with Digital Frog International's award-winning educational CD-ROM.
http://www.digitalfrog.com/products/wetlands.html
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Friends of Bushy Park Wetlands
Organization assists Parks Victoria rangers in the passive development of this wetland and
sanctuary for 90 bird species in Glen Waverley, Australia. Includes information on wetlands and
their biology.
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~fbpw/welcome.htm
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Wetlands International - Indonesia Programme
Research organization to sustain and restore wetlands in Indonesia. Information on Indonesian
wetlands and project proposals.
http://www.wetlands.or.id/
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National Wetlands Coalition
Opposes current implementation of U.S. wetlands regulations as "burdensome and ineffective
regulation of private property that does not function as or provide the ecosystem benefits of
high-value wetlands."
http://www.thenwc.org
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Island Threatened by Development that would Destroy Wetlands
Pensacola Beach (Florida) residents oppose a high rise complex which would destroy barrier island
wetlands.
http://www.pbrla.com/
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The Riddle of the Carolina Bays (Smithsonian Magazine)
The confusingly named bays are not ocean inlets, nor are they confined to the Carolinas (though
that is where they lie thickest). They are eerie wetland depressions scattered across the Eastern
coastal plain from southern New Jersey to northern Florida.
http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/smithsonian/issues97/sep97/carolina.html
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Engineering Approaches to Ecosystem Restoration
Describes a book on wetlands restoration.
http://www.ascepub.infor.com/BOOKdisplay.cgi?9890551
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Wetland Regulations Center
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.
http://www.wetlands.com/index.html
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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
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.
http://www.ramsar.org/
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Ohio Wetlands Foundation
Non-profit providing wetland, off-site compensatory mitigation credits and funding wetlands
research and education
http://www.ohiowetlands.org
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Everglades Library
Internet resource library of information on the Florida Everglades and its restoration.
http://www.floridaplants.com/everglad.htm
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James Payton's Constructed Wetlands Page
A constructed wetland is "a designed and man-made complex of saturated substrates, emergent
and submergent vegetation, animal life, and water that simulates natural wetlands for human
use and benefits."
http://www.eng.auburn.edu/users/paytojd/wetland.html
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Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District Regulatory Home Page
Information related to wetlands, especially U.S. federal regulation of wetlands.
http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/cespk-co/regulatory/
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U.S. EPA Wetlands Homepage
About wetlands, U.S. wetlands regulation, and other U.S. governmental efforts to protect these
areas. Includes large collection of internet links.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/
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Society of Wetland Scientists
a non-profit organization founded to promote wetland science and the exchange of information
related to wetlands.
http://www.sws.org/
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National Wetlands Inventory
Maps and other information on U.S. wetlands, from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
http://www.nwi.fws.gov/
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Louisiana Coast Web Site
contains information and links relating to coastal restoration projects in Louisiana. Site funded
by the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA).
http://www.lacoast.gov/
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