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Since 1989, the program has honored more than 150 champions of wetlands conservation; helped draw local and national media attention to their causes; and played an important role in securing funding for and convincing policy makers to consider seriously the issues they have championed.

The 2012 National Wetlands Awards recipients were honored on May 10, 2012 at this year's Awards Ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Also, be sure to check out our wetland fact sheets featuring past Award recipient, and our online resource, Leading the Way, to learn more about ways to get involved in wetlands.

Ceremony keynote

The 2012 National Wetlands Awards recipients at this year's ceremony.

View photos of this year's ceremony.

Listen to the audio recording from the ceremony here.

To read this year's transcript please click here.

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Wetland Facts

ELI, with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has developed a series of fact sheets to highlight the important values and functions wetlands provide to society, as well as the continued challenges and threats facing wetland habitats.

Each fact sheet also features a National Wetlands Award recipient. Check out how the National Wetlands Award recipients have been Making a Difference to protect wetlands and learn how you can get involved! Also check out our online resource, Leading the Way, to learn about ways to participate in wetlands conservation.

You can view the fact sheets individually below or as a single PDF.

 

Wetlands Water Quality

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Wetlands Invasive Species

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Wetlands Flood Protection

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Wetlands Habitat Loss

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Wetlands Endangered Species

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