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Convention on Wetlands of International Importance

Adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance provides a framework for the conservation of wetlands worldwide. Marsh, fen, peatland or water – static or flowing; fresh, brackish or salt – even riparian or coastal zones adjacent to wetlands are included in and protected by the Ramsar Convention.

Federal Register Notice 4/12/90 25th Anniversary Statement

Profiles of U.S. Sites Handbook for U.S. Participation

List of Party Countries

Link to "The RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands"

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