Maps: Wetland Ecosystems
National Wetlands Inventory
This interactive map, established by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, provides an inventory of wetlands.
Note: Users must zoom in at least 8 times to access data.
Global Wetlands & Peatlands Inventory*
Global data for wetlands, peatlands, fens, bogs, mangroves, riverines, and floodplains.
Note: Users must select a country to access data. *Data covers tropics and subtropic regions south of the 40th parallel.
Wetland Protection Organizations
The Wetlands Initiative
Society of Wetland Scientists
Wetlands International
Peatland & Wildfire
As boreal wildfires intensify with climate change, permafrost thaw increases creating greenhouse gases. Burning and smoldering peat releases large amounts of carbon, which increases global warming.
A Map of Global Peatland Extent (excludes U.S.)
Wildfires are much worse than a sign of climate change
How countries can tackle devastating peatland wildfires
