The latest wetland news
Wetlands in winter: Where’s the wildlife?
Whether under the ice or in a nearby habitat, wetland insects and amphibians employ a variety of strategies to get through winter.
Strong Wisconsin support for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act
Wisconsin support is growing for the bipartisan federal legislation that reforms antiquated policies within the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program that discourage restoration of degraded floodplains.
Wetland Coffee Break: Wisconsin’s peatlands: Carbon powerhouses for climate action
Restoration of degraded peatlands in Wisconsin could cut 2.3 million metric tons of CO₂ annually—roughly equal to removing 500,000 cars from the road—while safeguarding biodiversity, filtering water, and protecting communities from floods and fire.
Wetland Coffee Break: The importance of state agency collaborations for effective wetland conservation
While our legislative work may have the highest profile, in recent years we have also invested heavily to build collaborations that help state and local agencies integrate wetland priorities into existing programs.
Agency Collaboration Profile: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State agencies exist to administer policies and programs that either create public benefits, prevent public harm, or both. Healthy and abundant wetlands also provide public benefits and prevent public harm.
WWA’s 2026 Annual Membership Meeting: Join us!
All members and supporters of Wisconsin Wetlands Association are invited to join us for the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting and social!
WOTUS rule update: Our submitted comments
With the public comment period closed, we’d like to share the comments we submitted on the recent WOTUS rule proposal.
WOTUS Rule Call to Action
WWA policy staff are hard at work reviewing the proposed rule and coordinating our response with members, partners, and national NGOs.
Wetland Coffee Break: Dark waters, silent wings: Secrets Wisconsin bats keep
Get to know the eight bat species found in Wisconsin, where and when you might encounter them, how you can keep tabs on them, and how mysterious they remain. Conservation biologist Jennifer Redell will also provide a brief overview of White-nose syndrome and the...
Breaking: Federal legislation introduced to address barriers to floodplain restoration
Wisconsin Wetlands Association supports this legislation and is thrilled to see Wisconsin represented among the original cosponsors of this legislation.