We are dedicated to the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy.
The latest news
Legislative Committee begins examining barriers to floodplain restoration
Last week, the Wisconsin State Legislature convened the first-ever Legislative Council Study Committee on Floodplain Restoration. Read a recap of that meeting here.
Wetland Coffee Break: Northern lowland hardwood forests: Learning from experience, managing for change
Presenter Martha Sample shares how altered hydrology, emerald ash borer, and a changing climate are affecting northern lowland hardwood forests, and how more coordinated monitoring, reporting, and information sharing could help people manage these shifting ecosystems.
Nature Notes: Beavers and wetlands
These charismatic rodents occupy habitats in every county of the state and are second only to humans in their ability to transform landscapes.