Coordinate protection efforts for Southern Appalachian wetlands

Southern Appalachian wetlands continue to be developed or compromised resulting from human modification of natural environments.  Relatively few of these seeps, bogs, fens, and alluvial wetlands exist and virtually all are impaired.  The BLN coordinates acquisition amongst the membership institutions.

Support on the ground conservation

Working with bog managers, BLN helps coordinate field work opportunities to achieve the most critical wetland management challenges.  

Educate and engage interested parties

BLN will provide a forum for experiential learning, critical thinking and dialogue among wetland managers and scientists.  As membership grows so does the diversity of perspectives and experience, which is the basis for wetland conservation.  BLN strives to draw new members into conservation.