MILANG, South Australia

For 25 years, an international agreement known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat has recognized the distinct character of wetlands and how they add immeasurable variety and richness to our lives.

More commonly referred to as the Ramsar Convention, from its place of adoption in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, it is the only international accord dedicated to the worldwide protection of an ecosystem type- wetlands. Currently, 92 nations have joined in adopting Ramsar's objectives to stem the loss of wetlands and to ensure their conservation.

The Milang Wetlands are a part of one of the areas which has been declared to be of international significance under the Ramsar Convention. This includes the Coorong as well as Lakes Alexandrina and Albert.

Although Milang's wetlands are seasonal they support a wide variety of plants and animals and are particularly significant as one of the destinations for the migratory Latham's Snipe which arrive each year between August and March.