Our vision
Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia will be recognised as a hub of leading practice in wetlands conservation, education, tourism and management. We will engage our visitor and partner base by providing a unique, accessible and sustainable wetlands experience.
Everything we do at Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia is geared toward achieving this vision, guided by the following principles:
Commitment to wise use of wetlands
Commitment to ecological sustainability
Respect diversity
Make decisions based on scientific research
Respect and value people
Act with integrity
Protect our credibility
Provide a safe environment for staff, volunteers and visitors
Achieve Financial stability
Commitment to community education
Foster community participation
Contribute beyond our boundaries
Value and actively seek collaborative partnerships
Our focus
At Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia we focus our strategic and business plans on four key operational areas:
Wetlands conservation and management
Promoting and demonstrating sustainable conservation and management of wetlands through community participation
Education
Increasing and sharing our knowledge and understanding of Wetlands, and promoting the Ramsar convention
Tourism and recreation
Providing services and facilities to create high quality and enjoyable experiences for visitors that showcase wetland values
