Angola's first Ramsar wetland — Lisima Lya Mwono, "Source of Life" — protects 53,670 km² of highland ecosystem supplying 95% of the Okavango Delta's water and benefiting 7 countries. 💧🌍
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Hamden consultants outline 3.5-mile sidewalks, bridge near wetlands; commissioners table related application Consultants presented a 3.5-mile bicycle and sidewalk project on four Hamden streets, including a prefabricated pedestrian bridge over a culvert near Lake Whitney; commissioners raised wetland and drainage concerns and voted to table application 20Six-twelve71 pending completion of a sidewalk.

Hamden's ambitious 3.5-mile sidewalk and bike lane project is making waves, but concerns over wetlands have led commissioners to hit the brakes on a key application.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #SustainableTransport #HamdenSidewalks #WetlandConservation

Expert says wetland ratings and mitigation fall short; warns project risks 'no net loss' An environmental consultant testified the Lakefront Park plan understates wetland extent and mis-scores key functions, which would enlarge buffer requirements and leave some impacts unmatched by valid mitigation, and that the record does not demonstrate the SEPA finding achieves 'no net loss.'

An environmental expert unveiled critical flaws in a Lakefront Park project that could jeopardize its compliance with vital wetland protection standards.

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#LakeForestParkKingCounty #WA #LakeForestParkEnvironment #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalMitigation #WetlandConservation

Kane County staff detail sweeping stormwater ordinance updates on solar, wetlands and modeling; public review planned Kane County staff presented a package of proposed revisions to the countywide stormwater ordinance — covering BMP triggers, ground‑mounted solar, modeling standards and wetland mitigation practices — and said they will circulate draft language for a 45‑day public review and a public hearing in early summer.

Kane County is poised to overhaul its stormwater ordinance, introducing significant changes that could reshape how solar arrays and wetlands are managed!

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#KaneCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalPolicy #StormwaterManagement #WetlandConservation

“Colombia is one of the most dangerous countries for land & environmental defenders, according to Global Witness, accounting for a third of all documented lethal attacks.”

#wetlandconservation #SanSilvestre #Columbia #oilrefinery #oilgangs #Ecopetrol 🌏🦑🐟🦞🦎🦭🦜🪶🦉🐆🐊🦋🪲

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Norwalk staff: Woods Pond trails are wood-chip paths, not paved; project funded by $1M grant Recreation staff updated the committee that Woods Pond and Lakewood trail construction is nearing completion under a $1 million grant, with restrictions inside wetlands, wood-chip surfacing, 120 native trees to be planted and final work expected by May, weather permitting.

Exciting news for outdoor lovers: the new Woods Pond trails are almost complete with a natural wood-chip surface, funded by a $1 million grant, all while protecting local wildlife!

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#NorwalkCityFairfield #CT #CitizenPortal #NorwalkCityParks #NativePlanting #WetlandConservation

ZBA approves 140-space parking expansion at 147 Daniel Webster Hwy despite wetland impacts The ZBA approved a special exception for a 140-space parking expansion at 147 Daniel Webster Highway after the applicant said the project would redirect highway runoff into a designed treatment system; the board accepted DES mitigation payments and engineering testimony that the wetland is low‑function and mainly formed by highway drainage.

The Nashua Zoning Board has greenlit a controversial parking expansion that could reshape local wetlands, promising enhanced stormwater management despite environmental concerns.

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1/ Who lives in your local wetland?

It is estimated that up to 40% of the world’s species live and breed in wetlands. From birds to bugs, every species plays a part!

#worldwetlandsday #wetland #wetlandconservation

Happy World Wetlands Day! 🌿💧 Today, we are spotlighting Clay McMullen, a 2009 International Young Eco-Hero from Ohio, USA, whose work reminds us that protecting our planet’s "natural sponges" cannot wait.

#WorldWetlandsDay #EcoHero #WetlandConservation #YouthAction #ClimateUrgency #ActionForNature

To celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay today, we have released two new sections in the Wetland Atlas of Alberta!
Introducing Section 2.6, HydroPatterns: Mapping Open Water Presence and Change, and Section 4.5, Common Vascular Plants in Shallow Open-Water Wetlands.
#WetlandConservation #GeospatialData

On World Wetlands Day, we recognise traditional knowledge not as history, but as a living system essential to protecting wetlands for the future.
#WorldWetlandsDay #WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WetlandsAndTraditionalKnowledge #RamsarSites #WetlandConservation #BarotseFloodplain #Zambia

#WorldWetlandsDay #WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WetlandsAndTraditionalKnowledge #RamsarSites #WetlandConservation #BarotseFloodplain #Zambia #communityconservation

Commissioners approve PDC rezoning for Bourneside/State Road 64 despite strong wetland and traffic concerns The board voted 4–3 to approve a PDC rezoning of roughly 18.6 acres at SR‑64/Bourneside, limiting some uses and capping commercial square footage in places; neighbors warned of wetland impacts and traffic problems, while developers said infrastructure was mitigated under a prior local development agreement.

The Manatee County Board of Commissioners has narrowly approved a controversial rezoning that could transform 18.6 acres into a bustling commercial hub, despite fierce opposition over wetland destruction and traffic chaos.

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#ManateeCounty #FL #TrafficSafety #WetlandConservation

ERB weighs environmental tradeoffs for Science of the Soul’s proposed event parking The ERB examined a special‑permit request from Science of the Soul to convert 11 acres into event parking (proposed capacity ~936 cars) and asked for wetland delineation, clean‑fill protocols, truck‑route and noise mitigation, floodplain compensation and limits on post‑construction use.

The Goshen ERB is facing tough decisions on transforming a wet field into a massive event parking lot—can they balance community needs with environmental concerns?

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#GoshenOrangeCounty #NY #CommunityPlanning #WetlandConservation #GoshenEventParking #EnvironmentalTradeoffs

Kent staff propose larger wetland buffers, updated riparian zones in critical areas code City staff told the council they are proposing to raise Category 1 and 2 wetland buffers to 300 feet, increase compensation ratios for unavoidable wetland impacts based on Department of Ecology guidance, and set many riparian buffers to 100 feet; staff will finalize responses to 65 state agency comments and hold a Planning Board hearing later this quarter.

Kent is raising wetland buffers to 300 feet and overhauling riparian zones to protect vital ecosystems—big changes are coming!

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#KentKingCounty #WA #UrbanPlanning #WetlandConservation #EnvironmentalProtection #KentCriticalAreas #CitizenPortal

#SeasonsGreetings: 2025 has been an incredible year and we want to sincerely thank all our Contracting Parties and stakeholders for their valuable collaboration on wetland conservation.

May your holiday season be restful and full of joy.

#WetlandsWednesday #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

Commission grants final extension for Ruddy Creek subdivision amid flooding concerns The commission granted the developer a final extension of the Ruddy Creek tentative subdivision map (approved 2021) through Dec. 17, 2026, while public commenters and commissioners raised questions about frequent flooding, wetland delineation, creek maintenance responsibility, and park access and design.

The Oroville Planning Commission has approved a final extension for the controversial Ruddy Creek subdivision, but concerns about flooding and environmental impact are raising eyebrows.

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#OrovilleButteCounty #CA #CommunityDevelopment #OrovilleSubdivision #WetlandConservation

India names two more Wetlands of International Importance

#ExcitingNews! India has added Siliserh lake and Kopra Jalashay to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing its total number of #RamsarSites to 96.

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#India #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture

#UNEA7 is in full swing and the Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba is engaging in high-level discussions and meetings, underscoring the indispensable role of wetlands in shaping a resilient planet. @unep.org

#WetlandsMatter #WetlandConservation #WeNeedWetlands

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly #UNEA7 will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at @unep.org headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme "Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”.

#WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

Beavers and water voles are nature's long-time neighbours.

🦫✨ Beaver Advent – Day 5: Water Voles 🐾

Beavers build wetlands, creating ideal habitats for water voles, boosting their populations in subtle yet powerful ways.

📸 Photo credit: Tom Marshall

#WaterVoles #Beavers #WetlandConservation

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Uzbekistan has launched its first National #Ramsar Strategy at #CITES #COP20.
✨ We are proud to have contributed to this milestone for #wetlandconservation in #CentralAsia. 💧

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Planning commission reviews critical-areas update that keeps wetland buffers but narrows rules for exceptions The Newcastle Planning Commission reviewed proposed updates to the critical-areas ordinance on Nov. 19 that mostly preserve current wetland buffer widths while clarifying when smaller buffers apply, adding a 10-foot building setback from buffers, and tightening mitigation and reporting requirements; staff said a GIS dashboard will show property-level impacts in January.

Newcastle's Planning Commission is set to redefine wetland buffer rules, balancing environmental protection with clearer guidelines for property owners.

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City updates on dredge-material placement and Causeway Wetlands; ODNR grant sought Staff described ongoing challenges finding permanent placement for dredged material after the state's ban on open-lake disposal, title and ownership complications for candidate sites, the silty character of most dredged material and an ODNR grant application of about $1.2–$1.3 million to complete Causeway Wetlands work.

Ohio's efforts to find innovative solutions for dredged material are facing hurdles, but the vision for revitalizing the Causeway Wetlands is still alive!

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#OH #CitizenPortal #SustainableInfrastructure #HabitatRestoration #WetlandConservation

Water and wetlands reshape the narrative at IUCN Congress

#ExcitingNews: At the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, Dr Musonda Mumba made the case for water in a room that typically speaks the language of forests and oceans.

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#IUCNcongress #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

This week Dr Beom-Sik Yoo, the Senior Advisor for Asia and Oceania, participated in a workshop supporting Brunei’s development of a national wetland policy and its potential accession to the Convention.

#Brunei #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

New Wetlands is First for UK A pioneering £13 million wetland storm overflow has been officially opened in New Inn -the first project of its kind in the UK.

#torfaencouncil #wetland #wetlands #wetlandconservation #stormoverflow #welshwater #dwrcymru #dŵrcymru

🌿Wetlands are some of our most productive ecosystems. Without these ecosystem services, we cannot survive.

💧They are also dynamic habitats, shaped by the water that flows through them, connecting ecosystems and social systems alike.

#SpeakForWetlands #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

Wetlands are highly productive and biologically diverse systems. It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.

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