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

SWS Members Receive National Wetland Award 5/14/12

At an award ceremony at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. two SWS members were received the prestigious National Wetland Award. The ceremony was presided by Mr. John Cruden, President, Environmental Law Institute and the keynote address was delivered by Senator Tom Udall. Professor Chris Craft, Indiana University (See PIC) received the Science Research Award, which was presented by Mr. Gerald Solomon, Director, Office of Project Development and Environmental Review, Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Ronald Brockmeyer, St. Johns River Water Management District (See PIC) received the State, Tribal, and Local Program Development Award, which was presented by Mr. Bob Perciasepe, Deputy Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency.

2012 National Wetland Awards 4/30/12

The Environmental Law Institute recently announced the recipients of the prestigious National Wetland Awards and among them two of our members Dr. Chris Craft and Mr. Ronald Brockmeyer Jr. are being recognized for their exceptional and innovative contributions to wetlands conservation. The recipients will be honored at a ceremony on May 10, 2012 at the U.S. Botanic Garden starting at 6 pm. U.S. Senator Tom Udall will be the keynote speaker and the public is invited to attend. Click for more details.

Call for Papers – Wetland Science and Practice 4/30/12

In an effort to bring value to the applied sector of our membership the editor and editorial board of Wetland Science and Practice (WSP) is requesting papers that demonstrate the effective transfer and implementation of knowledge and regulations into practical and innovative wetland projects.

Periodically, WSP will focus on new trends within the industry. At this time we are looking for articles that are focused on small constructed wetlands (rain gardens) that are designed to manage storm water runoff from homes and businesses. The management of storm water for residential and commercial properties, especially in the urban setting is important and rain gardens are being promulgated as an excellent best management practice. That being said, we are looking for projects where the rain garden concept has been used to manage storm water, improve water quality, and create small residential wetlands.

Please contact Andy Cole (editor, WSP (cac13@psu.edu)) or Ben LePage (Ben.Lepage@exeloncorp.com) for more information.

30 Years of Wetlands 4/28/12

In commemoration of the first 30 years of Wetlands, a "virtual" issue has been generated that highlights important papers over that term, and is now available.

SWS past president dies. 4/17/12

University of Montana hydrology professor Scott Woods, 45, died in his home earlier this week, four years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. More Info

Society of Wetland Scientists to convene in Orlando for 2012 International Conference.

We are pleased to announce the Society of Wetland Scientists and the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference will meet in conjunction with INTECOL 9 in Orlando, FL June 3-8, 2012.

View more information at the conference website www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/INTECOL
Or download the flyer for more info PDF.