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

News Archive

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New Officers Installed at the Annual Meeting in Madison, WI

• President:
  Andy Baldwin
• President-Elect:
  Glenn Guntenspergen
• Treasurer:
  Sandy Doyle-Ahern
• Secretary General:
  William Conner

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

 

Related Links

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2009 Annual Meeting

2010 Annual Meeting

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SWS & COPUS support the
2009 Year of Science

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