The mission of the Society of Wetland Scientists is to promote understanding, scientifically based management, and sustainable use of wetlands. Our specific goals as outlined in the 2005-2010 strategic plan are to: Promote basic and applied wetland research of high quality Support wetland education and public awareness of wetlands Provide forums to disseminate the latest scientific results Promote science-based stewardship of wetlands Encourage incorporation of sound wetland science into policy Foster the international scope of wetland science and SWS Ensure that the growth and evolution of SWS are sustainable The strategic plan explains how these goals are being implemented. It can be found in the Policy & Procedures Manual on this website.

Welcome to the SWS Website

Welcome to the web site of the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS), an international organization of about 3,500 members dedicated to fostering sound wetland science, education, and management. SWS is the society for wetland professionals. It puts at your fingertips the latest research, access to the smartest people in the wetlands business, and links to the most interesting developments. Explore our site and see for yourself.

SWS News and Current Events

SWS & Springer Partner to Publish Wetlands 11/9/09

Starting in January 2010, Springer will publish Wetlands, the official journal of SWS. The Springer partnership will bring help promote wetland science to a growing international audience, and bring new financial resources to SWS. Read Springer Press Release

Research Brief: Fire in Bottomland Hardwood Forest 10/28/09

Paul Gagnon provides an historical perspective on the role of fire in southeastern US bottomland hardwood forests and implications for the management of once-common canebreak (Arundinaria) thicket communities [Download PDF][1.9 MB]

Freshwater Research Newsletter -- Its Free! 10/29/09

Subscribe to the Freshwater Research Newsletter, and enjoy easy-to read summaries of freshwater research projects from around the world. The subject range is wide, with an emphasis on ecological processes, and transferring ideas and applications. It is a project of Charles Sturt University, Queensland University and The Nature Conservancy.

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New Officers Installed at the Annual Meeting in Madison, WI

President:
Andy Baldwin
President-Elect:
Glenn Guntenspergen

New Executive Board Officers were installed at the new board meeting in Washington, DC. Please feel free to contact or with comments or questions.

Click here to see the full executive board.

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