Non-government organisations involved in the conservation of Australian wetlands
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.
Australain Wetlands Alliance
c/o WetlandCare Australia.
PO Box 114, Ballina NSW
2478.
(02) 6681 6169
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 Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia, 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.
Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia
PO Box 292, Wallsend NSW 2287
(02) 4951 6466
NSW Murray Wetlands Working Group
The NSW Murray Wetlands Working Group (MWWG) is an independent, community based wetland rehabilitation group, operating within the Murray Valley of NSW since 1992. The MWWG consists of 20 members drawn from community, industry, Local Government, Catchment Management Authorities, Government Agencies, the Murray-Darling Basin Commission and the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre. The Group is dedicated to the rehabilitation of wetlands by using science to underpin community endorsed and supported projects. Since 2000, the Group has also been managing up to 32,000 megalitres of Adaptive Environmental Water to improve wetlands within the Murray Valley.
NSW Murray Wetlands Working Group
PO Box 797
Albury NSW 2640
ph 02 6051 2223
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/- Dept of Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Canberra ACT
(02) 6274 2890
c/- Queensland Herbarium, Toowong QLD
(07) 3406 6047
WetlandCare Australia
WetlandCare 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'. WetlandCare Australia's mission is: 'to harness community, business and government resources so that together we can work with landholders to enhance Australia's wetlands'. WetlandCare 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.
(02) 6681 6169.
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
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