13th Annual World Wetlands Day at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ
About World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands DayÌý(WWD) isÌýcelebrated each year on February 2nd, whichÌýmarksÌýthe day when the Convention on WetlandsÌýwas adopted inÌý1971 in Ramsar, Iran. The Convention is an international government agreement acknowledging the importance of wetlands and plays a central role in the wise use and conservation of these criticalÌýecosystems. To learn more about the Convention, visit:Ìý
World Wetlands Day 2025 Poster Session and General Registration
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµâ€™s WWD event will be held in person in the Federation Hall (FED) onÌýMonday, February 3rd,Ìý2025ÌýfromÌý4:00 to 7:00 pm EST.
The event will consist of a poster session and reception followed by a distinguished lecture byÌýDr. Hilary Dugan, entitled:
"Should we care about freshwater salinization?"
RegistrationÌýfor World Wetlands Day 2025 is now open!ÌýClick here to register.
Registration closes on January 31st, 2025.

"Should we care about freshwater salinization?"
Hilary Dugan is an associate professor at the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As a limnologist, Hilary studies how terrestrial and atmospheric changes, such as warming air temperatures or land use patterns, alter biogeochemical fluxes and aquatic processes in inland waters. Her research balances field-based programs, which rely heavily on sensor networks, with the use and development of analytical models, and the application of geospatial tools. Her research focus is on north-temperate and polar ecosystems, with research sites spanning from the Midwest to Antarctica.