Areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres.
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- Ramsar Convention on Wetlands An intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
- Beaver Dam Information Site Explains how beaver dams elevate water tables in watersheds and establish wetlands. Includes a discussion of the large number of beaver ponds in pristine North America.
- Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre Non-government organisation providing conservation services, environmental education, wetlands information, training and a facility for use by the local community in Western Australia.
- Wetland Research A site for wetland education and research with a user editable wiki, job postings and a forum.
- Los Ceritos Wetlands Photographs and information on these wetlands in California for recreation and preservation.
- National Wetlands Inventory Produces information on the characteristics, extent, and status of USA wetlands and deepwater habitats.
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park A 332,000 hectare park that is South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. Provides details on the different ecosystems, downloads, maps, suggestions for activities, and accommodation options.
- Wetland Ecology Introduction from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
- Bolsa Chica Land Trust Aims to purchase and preserve the remaining open space of the Bolsa Chica, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in Southern California. Includes images and information on its birds, wildlife, and landscapes.