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Wetlands:

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.

http://www.beaverdam.info

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.

http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org/

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California's Coastal Wetlands

Information about the characteristics and functions of coastal wetland ecosystems.

http://ceres.ca.gov/ceres/calweb/coastal/wetlands.html

Center For Wetlands at the University of Florida

Linking basic ecological research on wetlands with engineering, particularly to foster the use of natural and constructed wetlands for water treatment.

http://www.cfw.ufl.edu/

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.

http://www.cockburnwetlands.org.au

The Florida Everglades: History and Restoration

Extensive introduction to this wetlands ecosystem, its history and potential restoration.

http://www.geocities.com/oxfordcomma/everglades/index.html

IUCN Water and Nature Initiative

A 5-year programme to demonstrate the ecosystem approach to basin management in field projects around the world, supported by specific projects on finance, law, empowerment, knowledge and communication.

http://iucn.org/themes/wani/

The National Wetlands Inventory

Produces information on the characteristics, extent, and status of USA wetlands and deepwater habitats.

http://wetlands.fws.gov/

Padule di Fucecchio

Information about research, flora and fauna of the marshlands of Fucecchio (Tuscany, Italy).

http://www.padule.org

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.

http://www.ramsar.org/

Wetland Ecology

Introduction from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/habitats/wetland/ecology/index.phtml

Wetland Research

A site for wetland education and research with a user editable wiki, job postings and a forum.

http://www.wetlandresearch.com

The Wonga Wetlands

A project redirecting treated wastewater throughout the winter months, returning the system to its original hydrologic regime. Includes photographs, research findings, and management overview. New South Wales, Australia.

http://www.wongawetlands.nsw.gov.au/

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Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year low

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