Wetland Management
Non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in the conservation of Australian wetlands
Source: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts http://www.environment.gov.au/water/environmental/wetlands/managing/ngo.html
Date: March 2008
Conservation and management of wetlands on private and government owned lands is assisted by NGOs. A short description and contact details are supplied for; Australian Wetlands Alliance, Conservation Volunteers Australia, the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Wetlands International, Wetland Care Australia, and, World Wide Fund for Nature Australia.
These organisations provide a contact point for people wanting to be involved in the conservation of wetlands in Australia.
Australian Wetlands Alliance
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.
Australian Wetlands Alliance
c/o Wetland Care Australia
PO Box 114 Ballina NSW 2478
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is Australia’s largest practical conservation organisation. 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. It addressed 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 our Wetlands Stage 2 (2004-2006) continued to make a major impact wetlands by focussing on 10 priority sites across Australia.
Revive our Wetlands
02 6882 5986
Conservation Volunteers Australia
1800 032 501
Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia
The Wetlands Centre, 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.
Wetlands Centre
PO Box 292, Wallsend NSW 2287
(02) 4951 6466
Wetlands International
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.
Wetlands International—Oceania
c/- Queensland Herbarium, Toowong QLD
(07) 3406 6047
WetlandCare Australia
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.
Wetland Care Australia
PO Box 114
Ballina NSW 2478
World Wide Fund for Nature Australia
World Wide Fund for Nature (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 eco regional approach to embrace all the ecological, social and economic issues that impact on the problem.
WWF Australia
GPO Box 528,
Sydney NSW 2001
(02) 9281 5515
