Wetlands are among the most productive and most threatened ecosystems in the world.

Edithvale - Seaford Wetlands were nominated for inclusion on the Register of the National Estate by Port Phillip Conservation Council Inc., and were subsequently registered.

Over 100 different species of birds can regularly be seen at Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands.

In March 1996, the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands were nominated by the Australian Government for listing under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, which is commonly known as the Ramsar Convention.

Seventeen species of migratory birds from the northern hemisphere visit the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands.  Most of them are protected by international treaties.

Seven thousand years ago the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands were under the waters of Port Phillip following the melting of the last Great Ice Age.

Before white settlement, Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands were thick with wildlife and supported  large numbers of the Bunerong Aboriginal tribe.

Edithvale Wetlands currently support a thriving mob of Eastern Grey Kangaroos.

Not many years ago, the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands were generally considered useless swamps too difficult to develop.  Today they are recognized as precious community assets.

The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Inc were formed in 1988 and have been responsible for making many improvements, including the planting of thousands of trees.