Wetland Creation, Restoration, and Conservation

2022 ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Nisha Khatik

Water-dominated landscapes include wetland areas. The term “wetland” has not been commonly used until quite recently. It is believed to be a euphemistic equivalent of “swamp.” Every year on the second day of February, World Wetlands Day marks the adoption of the convention on Wetland by Ramsar, the Iranian city that has a special place in Iranian history. Flood protection, water quality improvement, shoreline erosion control, natural products, recreation, and aesthetics are some of the many advantages of wetlands, as well as the fact that they are vital habitats for a variety of animals and plants. Several studies illustrated the importance of wetlands in reducing carbon emissions and regulating climate on a global scale. In recent years, these advantages of wetlands have been recognized by governments worldwide and have led to legislation, regulations, and management plans creating wetlands for conservation, protection, and restoration. Unfortunately, the destruction of wetlands is a concern since they are among the planet's most productive areas.

Author(s):  
Suresh Hettiarachchi ◽  
Robert Beduhn ◽  
David Johnson ◽  
Anthony Luft ◽  
Keith Quernemoen

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 736-740
Author(s):  
John D. Lea-Cox ◽  
Ellen N. Varley ◽  
David S. Ross ◽  
K. Marc Teffeau

The State of Maryland Legislature enacted the Water Quality Improvement Act in 1998, which requires all agricultural operations to develop and implement nitrogen- and phosphorus-based nutrient management plans by December 2002. This legislation also mandates the education and training of professionals who will write nutrient management plans, and growers who will implement them. Maryland Cooperative Extension faculty have therefore been charged with developing effective educational programs that will enable nursery and greenhouse industry professionals to achieve these goals and ensure industry compliance with this legislation.


2009 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 1176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris C. Bohnet ◽  
Clarence Kinjun

Community participation has gained widespread recognition in water management and planning for its potential to inform management plans and gain community support for actions that are aligned with the community’s water values. However, the practical application of community participation remains challenging as there is no consensus on who should be involved and why. During a participatory research project to inform the Tully Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP), the local community was involved in qualitative interviews and workshops to identify the water uses and values in the Tully basin. The results showed that these waters are extensively used and valued via a wide range of activities and that water is more than an economic good. All participants valued the aquatic ecosystems, which provide the basis for setting the most stringent water quality objectives (WQOs). Moreover, the results showed that many of the current uses and values of waters are under serious threat and that some uses and values have been lost over time. These findings informed the setting of the WQOs for the Tully WQIP to protect and re-establish the water uses and values that the local community supports.


2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Toze ◽  
Peter Dillon ◽  
Paul Pavelic ◽  
Brenton Nicholson ◽  
Michel Gibert

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1/2/3/4) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi My Xuan ◽  
Dang Vu Bich Hanh ◽  
Le Thi Hong Tran

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