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.

DUWC News Headlines

DUWC Begins USFWS Study

DUWC & the US Fish and Wildlife Service will study carbon effects of restored pocosins. MORE…

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SAWS Rescues Turtles

On Oct. 16 the Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists helped the Duke Gardens staff move turtles in advance of a construction project. MORE from the Raleigh N&O

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DUWC Job Listings

 

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

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Online media sites look at wetland-related issues in the news. (recent story archive)

11/20/09 Independent Weekly: North Carolina wants the Yadkin River back

11/20/09 AFP: Jakarta halts clearing in peatland forests