2026 NAWM Committees Overview
NAWM has six Board Committees that guide the organization and provide crucial support to NAWM staff. Current members of NAWM are eligible to serve on a committee. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact Portia Osborne, NAWM Executive Director, at portia@nawm.org.
Excutive Committee
Committee Charter: The mission of the Executive Committee is to exercise powers of the Board of Directors as to matters that arise and must be dealt with between regularly scheduled Board meetings, when it is not feasible to convene the Board, or in response to a crisis needing immediate decision.
Finance Committee
Committee Charter: The duties of the Finance Committee include assisting with the development of the annual budget and monitoring the fiscal health of the association.
Nominating Committee
Committee Charter: Our mission is to oversee the annual nomination and election process for board members as well as recruit new members and assist with association bylaw edits, board manual updates, board member orientation, and board policy interpretations.
Legislative and Policy Committee
Committee Charter: The mission of the Legislation and Policy Committee is to assist with and reviewpotential or ongoing projects or efforts to advance wetland science.
Applied Science and Projects Committee
Committee Charter: The mission of the Applied Science and Projects Committee is to assist with and review potential or ongoing projects or efforts to advance wetland science.
Outreach and Communications Committee
Committee Charter: The mission of the Outreach and Communications Committee is to assist with messaging and education in coordination with NAWM staff for Association members and partners.