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Wetlands
Australian Wetlands Alliance (AWA) represents a broad range of more than 40 non-government conservation groups with an interest in wetlands. AWA is an umbrella network, coordinating input from the organisations into the National Report to the Conference of Parties of the Convention on Wetlands as well as supporting wetlands conservation initiatives of its member groups. AWA has provided assistance in the development and implementation of the CEPA National Action Plan 2001-2005.
For information please contact:
Australian Wetlands Alliance
PO Box 1662 Dubbo NSW 2830
ph 02 6882 5986 Fx 02 6882 6599
lmcintyre@cva.org.au
Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is Australia's largest practical conservation organisation. Founded in 1982 CVA has its national office in Ballarat Victoria and has more than 20 offices across Australia. CVA facilitates more than 200 conservation projects across Australia each day, resulting in positive environmental outcomes and increased community participation, conservation skills and awareness. Its mission is "to attract and manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment".
Revive our Wetlands Stage 1 (2001 - 2003) was a landmark partnership between(CVA) and BHP Billiton and was one of the largest national practical wetland revitalisation programs in Australia. Its aim to address the degraded state of 100 of Australia's high priority wetlands by providing each site with practical project conservation assistance from teams of CVA volunteers.
Revive assisted in making a real impact on wetlands over this three-year window and helped build community capacity by coordinating more than 17,000 volunteer days on Revive projects. Revive has gained recognition amongst the major proponents of wetland organisations in Australia as being a powerful and very successful resource with excellent environmental outcomes.
Revive our Wetlands Stage 2 was launched in November 2003. The program will continue to make a major impact wetlands but this time focussing on 10 priority sites across Australia combined with resources available for 1-2 wks or volunteer teams on other priority wetlands for the period 2004 - 2006
For further information contact:
Libby McIntyre
Revive our Wetlands Manager
Ph: 02 6882 5986
lmcintyre@cva.org.au
www.reviveourwetlands.net & www.cva.org.au
The Wetlands Centre, established in 1985, is located west of Newcastle, New South Wales. It is situated on 45 hectares of rehabilitated wetland on the edge of Hexham Swamp where more than 170 species of birds have been recorded, with over 30 of those breeding on the site. The Centre's role is to promote scientific research, conservation and rehabilitation of wetlands and their flora and fauna, as well as public education to engender greater appreciation of wetlands.
For further information contact:
The Wetlands Centre
PO Box 292, Wallsend NSW 2287
Ph (02) 4951 6466 Fax (02) 4950 1875
Email: twc@wetlands.org.au
Wetlands International is a non-profit, science-based organisation governed by a global Board comprising representatives of over 50 member countries, international organisations and wetland specialists. Wetlands International's mission is 'to sustain and restore wetlands, their resources and biodiversity for future generations through research, information exchange and conservation activities worldwide.' Wetlands International — Oceania serves Australia and the Pacific Islands region from offices in Canberra, Brisbane and Suva.
To further advance wetland conservation and wise use in Oceania the Department of the Environment and Heritage maintains a partnership with Wetlands International, which enables officers to work cooperatively to aid the application of the principles of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) especially in the fields of wetland inventory, conservation of waterbirds and fishes, support to management of important wetlands, and capacity building. Specific projects include: inventory and assessment of Commonwealth wetlands, and inland waters; development of waterbird population estimates; community-based management of coastal wetlands (Papua New Guinea); freshwater fish biodiversity (Fiji); and coordination of the East Asian-Australasian Shorebird Site Network. The aim of the Network is to facilitate international recognition and management of a network of important sites for shorebirds.
For further information contact:
Warren Lee-Long
Shorebird Flyway Officer
Wetlands International - Oceania
c/- Dept of Environment & Heritage, Canberra ACT
Tel: (02) 6274 2890
email: warren.leelong@deh.gov.au
Roger Jaensch
Wetland Inventory and Waterbird Surveys
Wetlands International - Oceania
c/- Queensland Herbarium, Toowong QLD
Tel: (07) 3406 6047
email: roger.jaensch@epa.qld.gov.au
Wetland Care Australia is a volunteer-based not-for-profit conservation company established in 1991 in response to the loss and destruction of Australia's wetlands. The organisation's vision is: 'Healthy wetlands for healthy rivers: special forever'. Wetland Care Australia's mission is: 'to harness community, business and government resources so that together we can work with landholders to enhance Australia's wetlands'. Wetland Care Australia is involved in wetland rehabilitation and management, project funding and management, wetland information exchange and community wetlands education.
For further information contact:
Wetland Care Australia
PO Box 437, Berri SA 5343
Ph (08) 8582 3677 Fax (08) 8582 5104
Email: wca@riverland.net.au
The WWF Australia works with communities, governments, individuals and businesses throughout Australia and the Oceania region to preserve natural resources. WWF Australia focuses on practical solutions and is involved in a wide range of environmental programs and projects throughout the world. Activities involve fieldwork, policy and advocacy, research, community education, partnerships and capacity building. WWF takes an ecoregional approach to embrace all the ecological, social and economic issues that impact on the problem.
WWF Australia's work is grounded in a strong scientific foundation. The WWF Australia Scientific Advisory Committee consists of Trustees who are leading experts in their fields and guide the implementation of the conservation program. Links to the WWF network throughout the world enable the organisation to draw on the breadth of international experience.
For further information contact:
WWF Australia
528, Sydney NSW 2001
Ph (02) 9281 5515 Fax (02) 9281 1060
Email: enquiries@wwf.org.au
Regional office contacts www.wwf.org.au (click on 'contact' at the bottom of the page)