Annual Meeting
The Association holds an annual meeting for its membership to come together to discuss policy and science issues relating to wetlands and water resources management. Association members can participate by hosting, advising, designing and/or running the annual national meeting. The annual meeting provides opportunities to network, learn and interact with fellow wetland scientists, policymakers, regulators, consultants, and other wetland professionals. The 2007 Annual meeting, Wetlands 2007: Watershed-Wide Strategies to Maximize Wetland Ecological and Social Services was held at the Colonial Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center in Williamsburg, Virginia on August 28-30, 2007. The goal of this symposium was to identify opportunities and integrated strategies for protecting and restoring headwater wetlands, streams as well as larger waterways and coastal resources. The loss of the services provided by these aquatic resources results in threats to human health and safety, and higher costs for drinking water, storm water control, flood protection and recreation. For information on Wetlands 2008, click here.

Mid-Winter Meeting
The Association sponsors a mid-winter meeting focusing on state program development as well as state and local perspectives on federal wetland and watershed initiatives. This meeting has been of special interest to state and local wetland managers.

Workshops and Symposia
The Association conducts several meetings and workshops on specific topics each year. These workshops and symposia provide opportunities to work closely with other wetland professionals on specific issues of wetland science, policy, and management. Registration fees are reduced for members. Scholarships are, on occasion, provided for members and partners.

Conference Calls, Bulletin Boards
The Association sponsors conference calls and electronic bulletin boards to discuss implications and concerns with proposed legislation, proposed regulations, legal decisions and other hot topic items.

For more information about the Association of State Wetland Managers, please call us at 207-892-3399.