ASSOCIATION OF STATE WETLAND MANAGERS (ASWM)

STRATEGIC PLAN 2009-2012

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Mission:

The ASWM mission is to promote the protection and restoration of wetlands and related aquatic resources, to apply sound science to wetland management, and to provide training, education and capacity building for our members and the public.

Goals:

Strategic plan goals include

A.  To be a recognized leader in advocating for science-based wetlands conservation, protection and management.

B. To build the capacity of wetland managers and public officials at all levels of government to participate in wetland policy development and to build strong, science-based wetlands programs.

C.  To educate wetland managers, public officials, and others with regard to  current wetland science and the use of new technologies and techniques for wetland  planning, assessment, restoration, mitigation, and  management.

D. To integrate wetlands into broader water programs including water quality protection, flood protection, watershed management and ecosystem-based planning.

E. To sustain an active and growing membership.

F. To be fiscally competent and administratively responsible.