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Environmental Concern Celebrates Wetlands Every Day! Because wetlands work for us, we need to work for wetlands! We can all make a difference by making a connection to
wetlands. Below are links and information on National and International celebrations as well as special events and contests brought to you by Environmental Concern.
February 2 is On February 2, 1971, countries around the world came together in the city of Ramsar, Iran and signed an Intergovernmental Treaty known as the Convention on Wetlands. Since then, 163 countries have signed the Treaty, including the U.S., and 2,062 wetland sites have been designated as Wetlands of International Importance. In the U.S. there are currently 34 designated sites. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands - World Wetland Day Learn how to people around the world say the word "wetland" May is American Wetlands Month American Wetlands Month was created in 1991 by EPA and its federal, state, tribal, local, non-profit, and private sector partners to celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to the Nation's ecological, economic, and social health and to educate Americans about the value of wetlands as a natural resource. The annual celebration of American Wetlands Month in May inspires people to work throughout the year to protect, preserve, and expand wetlands. American Wetlands Month - US Environmental Protection Agency
School Yard Habitat This photo contest is a celebration of wetlands created by through Environmental Concern's School Yard Habitat Program. The photographs will be featured each year in a calander to promote School Yard Habitat awareness and to raise money for wetland education. See this year's winners & learn more about the contest.
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