Wetlands of International Importance

Ramsar Sites of the U.S.



Tour Your Ramsar Sites

There are 41 Ramsar sites across in the United States totaling over 4.6 million acres. Twenty- three of these sites fall completely or partially within  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuges . These sites each exhibit unique habitats, providing essential ecological functions and homes for countless species.

Take a virtual tour and learn what makes these sites of global importance.

Credits:

Information for this StoryMap were obtained from sources within  Ramsar  and the  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service . Photo credits can be found by hovering over the information icon on each photograph.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

National Wetlands Inventory Program

U.S. FWS International Affairs

Brendan Tate