The goal of the Duke University Wetland Center is to provide sound scientific knowledge that will lead to sustainable wetland functions and values for the nation and the world. The center works toward this goal by conducting, sponsoring and coordinating research and teaching on critical wetland issues. The Duke Wetland Center is part of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University.

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DUWC Research Studies Soil Microbial Communities and Wetland Restoration

A PNAS article by DUWC researchers, including lead author Wyatt Hartman (left), looks at the connections between soil bacterial populations and wetland restoration success.  MORE…

 

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The Stream and Wetland Assessment Management Park (SWAMP) is a restoration and research project of the Duke University Wetland Center. SWAMP Phase 3, shown above, includes the overflow pond shown in the foreground and six downstream wetland cells behind. The project was designed to help improve regional water quality.

For Further Information
Dr. Curtis J. Richardson, Director

Duke University Wetland Center

Nicholas School of the Environment

Box 90333

Durham, NC 27708-0333

tel (919) 613-8009 fax (919) 613-8101

email randyn@duke.edu

 

 

    Wetland News on the Web…

Online media sites look at wetland-related issues in the news. (past week’s stories)

11/19/08.  Daily Monitor: Kampala wetlands threatened by development