South African Wetland Society

Excellence, Professionalism and Ethics in the Wetland Community of Practice of South Africa

A Wetland Society for All

As a member of the Society you will enjoy, amongst others, the following benefits.

Society of Wetland Scientists

Become an SWS International member for the period of your Society membership.

SACNASP CPD Points

Claim CPD points for being a member, and for attending the AGM and other events.

National Wetlands Indaba

Qualify for a discounted rate to attend the annual National Wetlands Indaba.

Wetlands Journal

Receive access to the journal “Wetlands” as a Premium Member.

Student Members

Ordinary Members

Premium Members

Pensioners

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Welcome

A word from the Society’s Chairperson.

Shaddai Daniel-Harris

Chairperson and ManCo
Western Cape

On behalf of the Board of Trustees I would like to welcome you to the South African Wetland Society.

Our Objectives are detailed, diverse and challenging and should give you an indication of what the Society aims to achieve. In this regard, the Society is governed by its Constitution and Codes of Practice.

It is important to remember that in order for this Society to be a success it will require the effort of people on a voluntary basis. The Board of Trustees would therefore like to ask the South African wetland community to make every effort to assist where they can in this venture. To this end please use the Get In Touch page to make your contributions to the Society.

We look forward to your involvement, so sign up and Join Today and play an active role in the Society and wetland management of South Africa.

Our Vibe, Our Tribe

Composed by Kate Snaddon, Indaba 2022.

Kate Snaddon

Resident Poet
Western Cape

We have stood on the shoulders of giants. We have spoken about compliance. Of the carrot, and the stick. Take your pick (or auger).

We’ve spoken of rehabilitation, restoration. We are a nation of wetland warriors, wetland managers, wetland lovers.

We are first generation, second generation, third generation and fourth. A nation of wetland warriors.

So, it’s time to find your voice. Make the right choice. When asked to decide, step aside. Give the wetland more room, more space. To filter, store, ameliorate, regenerate, attenuate.

Stick your finger in the dyke, pick up the mike and say “Healthy wetlands make healthy people, Wise people make healthy wetlands”.

Governance

The Society is governed by its Constitution and Codes of Practice.

Constitution

Society members shall abide by and act in accordance with the Constitution of the Society.

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Code of Ethics

Society members shall abide by and act in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Society.

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Code of Science

Society members shall abide by and act in accordance with the Code of Science of the Society.

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Water seeping out of the side of an excavated wetland, called a Weeping Wetland

Muddy hand holding clump of clay from wetland

Inspection of concrete structure in a wetland

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About the Society.

How to become a Member of the Society.

The Management Team.

Our Codes of Practice.

The Society

Was established at the Water Research Commission (WRC), Pretoria, South Africa on the 25th of May 2012.

Is a registered Non-Profit Organsation as of 26 September 2023 (297-447 NPO).

Is a Voluntary Association (VA) in terms of the NSP Act and is registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).

South African Wetland Society

A Wetland Society for All

Society of Wetland Scientists

SACNASP CPD Points

National Wetlands Indaba

Wetlands Journal

Welcome

Shaddai Daniel-Harris

Our Vibe, Our Tribe

Kate Snaddon

Governance

Constitution

Code of Ethics

Code of Science

Links

The Society

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