Canada, RAMSAR, Wetlands, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, North American Wetlands Conservation Council 

"The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, also known as the Ramsar Convention, was named after the city in Iran where the text was first adopted in 1971 through the cooperation of 18 nations. The Convention is an intergovernmental treaty provides the framework for international cooperation for the conservation of the World's wetland habitats. As of May 1999, 114 nation states comprise the Contracting Parties to the Convention world-wide. Numerous observer organizations and non-contracting nations also play an indirect role in the business of the Convention.

Canada became a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention in 1981. Contracting Parties to the Convention have recognized that wetlands are essentially not only for hydrological and ecological processes but also for the rich fauna and flora they support as well for human activities. The Convention's objectives focus on stemming the loss of wetlands and ensuring their conservation and sustainable wise use for future generations."  

This document is an informational booklet produced by the North American Wetlands Conservation Council concerning the Ramsar Convention

ISBN: 0-662-23423-5

Topics Include:
- What is the Ramsar convention
- Why are the Wetlands Important?
- What areas are covered by the Ramsar Convention?
- How is the Convention Run?
- What are Canada's Obligations under the Convention
- The Wise Use Principles of the Convention
- The List of Wetlands of International Importance
- How Many Ramsar Sites are there in Canada?
- Where are Canada's Ramsar Sites?
- Promoting International Cooperation and Partnerships
- How are Canadian Ramsar Sites Managed?
- The Canadian Ramsar Network