Focus

The North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada) was established in 1990 by the federal Minister of the Environment to provide national leadership for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and to take a leadership role in wetlands policy and awareness. In 2000, the Wetlands Council expanded its mandate and membership, becoming the NABCI Canada Council and taking on the additional role of coordinating the North American Bird Conservation Initiative in Canada. However, the Wetlands Council continues to exist as a Standing Committee of the NABCI Canada Council, and it continues its roles with regards to wetlands and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.