Posted by Sarah L. Goldfarb on Jan 13, 2012 - 08:15 AM
![The Nile River in Egypt, undated. [Photograph by James Rivera/ U.S. Embassy Cairo]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2012_0113_potw_water_m.jpg)
James' image reminds us of the beauty and importance of our planet's natural resources, particularly our water resources. The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in partnership with the Ramsar Convention Secretariat are celebrating World Wetlands Day on February 2, 2012. To help us celebrate, now through January 20, anyone can submit his or her best photographs to a Flickr site in one of four wetlands and environmental tourism-related categories: wildlife, landscapes, plants, and tourists (submissions are limited to one per category). All are invited to mark their favorite photographs in each category through January 22. The top photographs will be showcased on the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Ramsar Convention Secretariat, and international organization partners' websites and social media platforms on World Wetlands Day, February 2.
Visit the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science Facebook page for additional information.
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Pam in West Virginia writes:
Hopefully we can have the world understand the importance of keeping our wetlands and fresh water.
Posted on Sat Jan 14, 2012
Hopefully we can have the world understand the importance of keeping our wetlands and fresh water.
Posted on Sat Jan 14, 2012
Jonny in Utah writes:
Great photo and great idea for a contest. I feel inspired to try and submit a photo of the Great Salt Lake into the contest.
Posted on Fri Jan 13, 2012
Great photo and great idea for a contest. I feel inspired to try and submit a photo of the Great Salt Lake into the contest.
Posted on Fri Jan 13, 2012
Jen in Virginia writes:
Kudos to the State Department for focusing on water. Looking forward to World Wetlands day on February 2!!
Posted on Fri Jan 13, 2012
Kudos to the State Department for focusing on water. Looking forward to World Wetlands day on February 2!!
Posted on Fri Jan 13, 2012
Dr. G. in West Virginia writes:
This is a beautiful photo, and as someone who spent years paddling Appalachian waterways in canoes and kayaks the DoS' interest in waterways is greatly appreciated.
Posted on Fri Jan 13, 2012
This is a beautiful photo, and as someone who spent years paddling Appalachian waterways in canoes and kayaks the DoS' interest in waterways is greatly appreciated.
Posted on Fri Jan 13, 2012
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