Sedge meadows
Sedge meadows Sedge meadows are dominated by grass-like plants called sedges. Annually, they will be wettest after snowmelt and spring rains. By the end of the summer, little or no…
Forested wetlands
Forested wetlands Forested wetlands, often referred to as swamps, are dominated by trees. Coniferous swamps, lowland hardwood swamps, and floodplain forests are all common types of forested wetlands. Floodplain forests…
Bogs and fens
Bogs and fens Bogs and fens are uncommon wetland communities with water chemistry (pH) at the extremes: bogs are acidic and fens are basic or alkaline. Because of their water…
Wetland Community Gatherings
Wetland Community Gatherings Connect with wetland enthusiasts like you, meet Wisconsin Wetlands Association members, staff, and board, and celebrate wetlands! To protect wetlands, we need a vibrant and active community…
Wetland Coffee Breaks
…Great Lakes region. Historically, research efforts excluded Traditional Ecological Knowledge; however, with clear alignment of goals, collaborative research can complement tribal interests, strengthen partnerships, and lead to higher impact. Using…