Welcome to the Society of Wetland Scientists
The first chapter formed outside the United States, the Canadian Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists was formed in 2001.
Our Mission
The mission of the Society of Wetland Scientists is to promote understanding, scientifically based management, and sustainable use of wetlands.
The goals of the society 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
Latest Update
Apply today for the European Geosciences Union (IEGU) General Assembly. Further details under Events

