Student Chapters

The Society of Wetland Scientists South Atlantic Chapter is committed to encouraging the involvement of students and future generations of wetland scientists. We recently fostered the development of a new, student wetland group at Duke University. In addition, the "Wetlands Club" at the University of Florida continues to support a variety of activities to involve students in wetland related events. See below for more information on these student chapters. 

• If you are interested in creating a student chapter of SWS at your school, please contact the Chapter Chair.

University of Florida Wetlands Club

Wetlands Club | P.O. Box 116350 | University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-6350 | (352) 392-2424

Faculty Advisor:
Mark Clark (clarkmw@ufl.edu; see profile)

Current Officers:
President - Alex Cheesman (cheesman@ufl.edu; see photo)
Vice President - Mike Jerauld (yozuri@ufl.edu)
Treasurer - Lisa Gardner (lisagardner@ufl.edu; see photo)
Secretary - Catlin Bass (cbass12@ufl.edu)

Wetland Club Websites:
http://grove.ufl.edu/~wetlands/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=86739825670

Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ufwetlandclub

Club Activities:

• Monitoring and maintenance of SEEP (Stormwater Ecological Enhancement Project);

• Adoption of Tumblin Creek for regular trash pick-ups;

• Field trips to local wetlands, including the UF's Marine Laboratory at Seahorse Key;

• Canoe trips to the Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee River and Santa Fe Rivers;

• Organizing and attending guest lectures;

• Visiting local schools and assisting in school field trips that go to local wetlands or aquatic systems; and

• Participating with other organizations in various outreach efforts.

Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists (SAWS)

SAWS | Duke University Wetland Center | Nicholas School of the Environment
Box 90333 | Durham, NC 27708-0333 | (919) 613-8009

Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Curtis Richardson (randyn@duke.edu)

Current Officers:
Chair - Alicia Burtner (alicia.burtner@duke.edu; see photo)
Vice-Chair - Maura Nowalk (see photo)
Secretary/Treasurer - Catherine Carter (see photo)

Wetland Center Website and News:
http://www.hydro.duke.edu/wetland/

• Works closely with the Duke University Wetland Center to help extend understanding and awareness of wetlands’ ecological functions and values throughout the Triangle. 

• Host speakers, organize service work, and improve field skills. 

• Fun activities with camping trips and swamp-influenced movie watches.

• Recently produced a 2010 Wetlands Calendar with photos of North Carolina wetlands submitted by students, staff and faculty in the Nicholas School of the Environment.

• Go to http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/wetland/newsitems1209.htm for more.