Western Port celebrates World Wetlands Day 2012

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Biosphere Foundation

Ramsar Convention 40th anniversary logo

The Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971

Join us to celebrate World Wetlands Day at this free information session about our wonderful wetlands:

When: 7.30pm, Thursday, 2 February 2012
Where: Dolphin Research Institute, Western Port Marina, Hastings
RSVP: 5979 2167 or cecelia@biosphere.org.au

World Wetlands Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention).

The Western Port Ramsar site is a wetland of international importance listed under the convention.

The theme of World Wetlands Day 2012 is “Wetlands and Tourism”. To celebrate, we’ve put together five of the best wetland walks in the Western Port Ramsar site, as voted by wetland  protection experts.

 

About Biosphere Foundation

UNESCO biosphere reserves aim to foster conservation and sustainable development. The non-profit Biosphere Foundation* works with the community to create a better future for the Western Port Biosphere Reserve – environmentally, socially and economically. We do this through research, education, community engagement, partnerships and on-ground conservation efforts. *Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd. More information: biosphere.org.au.
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