The latest wetland news
Identifying and advancing our wetland policy agenda
January 2025 marked the start of a new two-year legislative session. To help our supporters understand where we’ve been and where we’re going next, here’s some context that underpins our policy program efforts.
From the director: Open the room! There’s space for more.
We put building wetland connections at the center of our work because it increases how many people are protecting and caring for the wetlands of Wisconsin—and it opens the door to our wetland community.
Turtles every Wisconsin wetland lover should know
Do you know your turtles? Use this short guide to help you identify the four turtles in Wisconsin that are most closely associated with wetlands.
Wetland Coffee Break: Wetland monitoring and assessment 101
Ecologist Sally Jarosz provides an introduction to the wetland monitoring and assessment methodologies employed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
New federal legislation to enable floodplain restoration in FEMA mapped floodplains
Bipartisan federal legislation aims to address the barriers to restoring floodplains in floodways that are mapped and regulated under the National Flood Insurance Program.
Wetland Coffee Break: A primer on aerial imagery reviews
Interpretation of historic and current aerial photography is an important skill for wetland ecologists of all disciplines because it helps tell the story of land use over time.
Wisconsin Tribes: Leading the way in protecting and restoring wetlands and watersheds
Tribes in Wisconsin are doing vital work to protect and restore wetlands and watersheds. A series of short videos highlights their stories to raise awareness of their important work.
Raise a pint for wetlands!
Join us to celebrate American Wetlands Month at a special fundraising night at Delta Beer Lab!
2025 Spring Pop-Up Shop: Open May 1st-May 22nd
Wisconsin Wetlands Association merchandise will be available soon, just in time for American Wetlands Month!
Order a free pack of wetland poetry postcards!
These postcards are perfect for sending a quick note to friends and family while sharing your love of wetlands at the same time.