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A Successful JASM 2022 Conference!
A Successful JASM 2022 Conference! Last month, the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS) and environmental and wetland professionals from all over came together in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. for the 2022 Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting (JASM). This conference provided SWS members with opportunities to present their work, learn from others, network with fellow scientists,…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2022 SWS Earth Day Photo Contest!
Announcing the 2022 SWS Earth Day Photo Contest! SWS is excited to announce the 2022 Earth Day Photo Contest where current SWS members can submit their favorite photos depicting the beauty of our planet’s wetlands for a chance to be featured on the homepage of SWS.org! Members can enter as many photos as they like…
Read MoreJoin the 17th SWS Europe Chapter Conference in France, June 13-16, 2022
Join the 17th SWS Europe Chapter Conference in France, June 13-16, 2022 The Society of Wetland Scientists Europe Chapter is pleased to invite members of the aquatic sciences community to their annual conference on June 13th- 16th, 2022. Their 17th Chapter Meeting will be held in France on the beautiful site of the LUMA Foundation.…
Read MoreHelp Spread Awareness of Wetland Conservation on World Wetlands Day, February 2!
Help Spread Awareness of Wetland Conservation on World Wetlands Day, February 2! Each year, World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2nd in an effort to raise awareness of wetland conservation. Today is also the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971. This year’s celebration of World…
Read MoreStudents Can Receive Two Society Memberships for the Price of One!
Students Can Receive Two Society Memberships for the Price of One! We have exciting news for students studying in the environmental sciences field! The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) has partnered with the Association of State Wetland Managers (ASWM) to provide students with the opportunity to get involved in both organizations for the cost of…
Read MoreSWS International Chapter – African Region Held Inaugural Meeting
SWS International Chapter – African Region Held Inaugural Meeting On the 19th of October 2021, the International Chapter hosted its first-ever chapter meeting for the African Region. The meeting provided an opportunity to inform members of the structure and function of the chapter, discuss regional champions and networking opportunities, highlight the value of the society’s…
Read MoreSWS Oceania Chapter Held Fire in Wetlands Forum
SWS Oceania Chapter Held Fire in Wetlands Forum On September 8-9, 2021, the SWS Oceania Chapter held a Fire in Wetlands Forum which brought together scientists and managers from across Australia and covered topics including overviews and case-studies of fire management in and around a range of wetland types, wetland fire paleo-histories in Australia, cultural…
Read MoreMentoring the Next Generation of Wetland Professionals | October 6, 2021
Mentoring the Next Generation of Wetland Professionals | October 6, 2021 Join us on Wednesday, October 6 from 3:00-4:30pm CT for the Mentoring the Next Generation of Wetland Professionals webinar. HOSTED BY: Association of State Wetland Managers (ASWM) and the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) LEARN HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THE NEW ASWM/SWS JOINT…
Read MoreRemanded and Vacated: U.S. Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Remanded and Vacated: U.S. Navigable Waters Protection Rule On August 30, 2021, a judge from the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona remanded and vacated the Trump Administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR), the rule that replaced the 2015 Clean Water Rule, and that significantly reduced the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act…
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