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SWS is the society for wetland professionals. Explore our site at www.sws.org and see for yourself.

The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) is an international organization of +3500 members dedicated to fostering sound wetland science, education and management. It puts at your fingertips the latest research, access to the smartest people in the wetlands business, and links to the most interesting developments.

10/28/2026

Wetland prairies provide places to hunt, gather, and sustain community traditions. For the Quinault Indian Nation, fragmented land ownership creates challenges for accessing and managing these resources.

Join SWS for “Hunting, Gathering, and So Much More: Wetland Prairie Prioritization for the Quinault Indian Nation,” presented by Janice Martin, Quinault Indian Nation Wetland Specialist.
Learn how the Nation’s Wetland Program is identifying priority parcels for purchase, bringing together wetland science, land management, and Tribal community input.

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/avv450ZV6zx

10/26/2026

🌿 The October 2026 Issue of Wetland Science & Practice (WSP) Is Now Live!

Explore insights, research, and perspectives from the wetlands community, highlighting the science and practices that support wetland conservation, restoration, and management.

🔗 Read the October 2026 issue today: https://sws.org/page/publications

10/23/2026

📣 Good News! The MARSH Mentee Application Deadline Has Been Extended!

You now have until November 9, 2026, to apply for the Mentorship Assisted Resource & Support Hub (MARSH)!

Entering its fifth year, this one-year mentorship program connects aspiring and emerging wetland professionals with experienced mentors who can provide career guidance, professional insights, and valuable networking opportunities.

🌱 Open to U.S.-based students, early-career professionals, and those navigating career transitions.
🤝 You do not need to be an SWS or NAWM member to participate!

Don't miss your chance to learn, connect, and grow within the wetlands community.

📅 New Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026
🔗 Apply today: https://nawm.org/wetland-programs/mentorship-program.html

MARSH is a joint initiative of NAWM, SWS, and SWSPCP.

10/22/2026

🌿 SWS membership renewals are kicking off!

Make 2027 another year of learning, collaboration, and connections that advance wetland science. Renew your Society of Wetland Scientists membership and stay connected to the people and resources that support your work.

Renew by November 30 to receive an exclusive SWS member sticker!

Log in at sws.org to renew.

Explore membership benefits, dues, and FAQs: https://sws.org/page/Join

10/20/2026

What could wetland scientists, practitioners, and policy experts learn from one another?

Bring colleagues together for a symposium at the 2027 SWS Annual Meeting. We welcome creative session proposals that connect disciplines and offer different perspectives on wetland science and practice.

Have a conversation in mind? Start gathering your collaborators.

Symposium proposals are due November 20.

View the application: https://ow.ly/EuTv50ZV6gc

10/15/2026

Science communication and advocacy help connect research with decisions that affect our communities and wetlands.

SWS is sharing this opportunity for scientists interested in putting those skills into action. The Union of Concerned Scientists is seeking a Science Ambassador Fellow for a two-year, remote position supporting scientific community engagement and science-based advocacy.

Experience in science communication, organizing, volunteer management or event planning? Apply by October 23: https://ow.ly/azTc50ZYb9g

10/13/2026

How can scientists and communities advance Rights of Wetlands, and what tools are available to support that work?

Hear from Gillian T. Davies, PWS, RSS, a former SWS President and Chair of the SWS Rights of Wetlands Section, during “Advancing Rights of Wetlands to Transform Wetland Futures.”

Gillian will share accomplishments from the past seven years and explore how Rights of Wetlands can be implemented at different levels, from local communities to national governments and global environmental agreements.

If your work involves wetland research, conservation, or policy, join us to explore how these approaches could inform your work.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM Eastern Time
🔗 Reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/EcK850ZV6bq

10/09/2026

🦫 What happens when a university welcomes beavers into its restored campus wetland?
“Betting on the Beavers” explores the University of Washington Bothell’s approach to beaver coexistence and how these ecosystem engineers can improve water quality, reduce flooding and create wildlife habitat.

Take a closer look at the science and collaboration behind the story.

🎥 Watch: https://ow.ly/kcxZ50ZW61a (Link in Bio)
Film by Kenny Katz (University of Washington Bothell) and Dashiell Paulson, WPIT, GISP-E (Compass Ecospatial LLC).

10/07/2026

What could recognizing the rights of wetlands mean for their future?

Join SWS for our October webinar, “Advancing Rights of Wetlands to Transform Wetland Futures,” with Gillian T. Davies, PWS, RSS, Senior Ecologist/Natural Climate Solutions Specialist at BSC Group and Chair of the SWS Rights of Wetlands Section.

Explore why Rights of Wetlands is gaining global interest, how science informs the movement, and what has been accomplished since the idea for a declaration was first discussed at the 2019 SWS Annual Meeting.

Register to learn about approaches, trainings, and tools for putting Rights of Wetlands into practice in communities and governance.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM Eastern Time
🔗 Register: https://sws.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2081681&group=

10/06/2026

Symposium proposals are now open for the 2027 SWS Annual Meeting!

Have a wetland topic you’d like to explore with colleagues? Propose a session on emerging research, innovative methods, management, policy, or another topic relevant to wetland science and practice.

Sessions may connect to the meeting theme, “Tides of Change: Advancing Wetland Science to Solve Global Issues.”

Applications are due November 20.

Download the application:https://ow.ly/OMaR50ZV5Zf

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