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Womens Aquatic Network

The Women’s Aquatic Network (WAN) brings together professionals with interests in marine, coastal and aquatic affairs and promotes the roles of women in these fields. Membership is open to all gender identities in the D.C. metro area. The Women’s Aquatic Network is a private, non-profit organization incorporated in 1985 in the District of Columbia. The WAN mission is to bring together professionals with interests in marine, coastal and aquatic policy, research, management, legislation, and other areas. WAN members are scientists, lawyers, policy-makers, natural resource managers and advocates, maritime transportation interests, entrepreneurs, academics, lobbyists, and many other professions. Members work in government, legislatures, private sector, academia, and non-governmental organizations.

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Organization: WAN
Date: NA
Resource Type: Organization, Resources
Topic: Climate Adaptation & Resilience, Community Safety, Conservation & Biodiversity, Environmental Justice, History

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