About NAWM
MISSION
The mission of the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) is to build capacity for state and tribal members and foster collaboration among the wetland community of practice by encouraging the application of sound science to wetland management and policy, promoting the protection and restoration of wetlands and related aquatic resources, and providing training and education for members and the general public.
VISION
As a result of NAWM’s work, the wetland community has access to and effectively uses sound science, policy, and private/public partnerships to preserve, protect, and restore the nation’s precious and limited wetlands and related aquatic resources.
HISTORY
The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) was founded by Jon A. Kusler, Esq., Ph.D., and Scott Hausmann in 1983 with two goals — to support state wetland programs and to support national wetland policy reflecting sound wetland science. NAWM has tried to stay true to these goals throughout the years, during the ups and downs of funding and politics. Read more.
ABOUT NAWM
NAWM publishes a bi-monthly membership newsletter "Wetland News," and weekly "Insider's Edition." Read more about NAWM's publications. Learn about membership benefits.
NAWM is governed by a board of directors and has a small staff. The National Association of Wetland Managers does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its programs or activities.
Constitution of the National Association of Wetland Managers
Bylaws of the National Association of Wetland Managers
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OUR GOALS
- Help states and Tribes develop and implement wetland regulatory and management programs
- Improve the coordination of wetland programs and policies at all levels of government
- Provide training and capacity building for state and Tribal wetland programs
- Facilitate the integration of wetlands into water resources and watershed management
- Build conservation and restoration partnerships among states, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, and other interested parties
- Translate wetland science into fair and reasonable government policies
- Encourage minority participation in wetland protection, restoration and management
- Integrate wetlands into broader landscape and resource management initiatives.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The National Association of Wetland Managers does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age disability or any other status protected by law. Learn more about our Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy.