Wetlands Working Group

The Wetlands Working Group of TWS is composed of wildlife and wetland professionals who are interested in developing solutions to wetland and water resource issues that are important to wildlife and humans.

It is recognized that we have numerous large-scale wetland and water resource issues that impact wildlife in a myriad of ways.  Yet, many of these issues are highly interdisciplinary with a substantial focus on hydrology, geomorphology, and water policy—issues which typically fall outside the realm of the TWS professional journals.  The impacts to international wildlife resources are immense, however, and future demands for water, with or without climate change, are expected to increase dramatically.  Furthermore, as wetland resources continue to decline in extent and/or quality, increased emphasis will be placed on efficient management of some wetlands and effective restoration of others to insure long-term sustainability and production of wetlands and their associated wildlife.

1. Provide mechanisms for members interested in wetland conservation policy issues to discuss strategies and tactics for achieving responsible wetland management;
2. Provide mechanisms to help the wetlands conservation specialists within The Wildlife Society understand recent developments that impact our profession; and
3. Provide mechanisms (including, but not limited to, workshops, webinars, and conferences) to help biologists, managers, administrators, and policy makers keep abreast of the latest tools and perspectives in wetland conservation.