There are presently 106 Contracting Parties to the Convention, with 903 wetland sites, totalling 67.9 million hectares, in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Official EPA site with FAQ's, publications, calendar, and partnering information. The Impact of Federal Programs on Wetlands - Vol. II Detailed text only report on wetlands of national significance, the extent and nature of wetland losses nationwide, and detailed reports on key areas. The NWRC is one of 16 science centers of the Biological Resources Division of the U. S. Geological Survey.
Studies take place throughout the Southeast, Texas, and Mexico.
National Wildlife Inventory U.S. Fish and Wildlife official site with GIS data, educator's resources, and lots and lots of maps availble to download. Wetlands International Wetlands International is the world's leading wetland conservation organization. They currently have programs and projects in 120 countries. Good site for global action perspective.