The latest wetland news
Spotlight: Dane County Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Implementation Project
The second round of applications for the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant is now open! Here is one example of a project that was funded in the first round of applications.
Agency Collaboration Profile: Wisconsin Emergency Management
State agency initiatives offer an effective pathway to increase public investments in wetlands conservation and build a more robust and cohesive wetland workforce.
From the director: What it means to have an impact
We have a big vision, where wetlands statewide are healthy and plentiful. To make that happen, we have to be influential—we have to make an impact.
Second Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant period to open soon
The second round of Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grants will begin September 15th, 2025.
Wetland Coffee Break: Hydrology and Hydraulics 101
The hydrology and hydraulics of the watershed and waterways that we work in are key drivers to understanding wetlands and developing preservation and restoration approaches.
Water lilies and beyond
Learn about four water lilies and lily pad-like species you’ll find in Wisconsin’s wetlands.
Wetland Coffee Break: Taxonomy, natural history, and conservation of Wisconsin fireflies
Tune in to learn about one of our favorite signs of summer—fireflies!
Wetland Coffee Break: Investigating the relationship between showy ladyslipper and European skipper butterflies
While working on wetland delineations, environmental scientist Matt Knickelbine has been observing instances of showy lady slipper flowers being filled with dead, invasive European skipper butterflies.
Agency Collaboration Profile: DATCP
Learn about our collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to promote hydrologic restoration and to help address water management issues in agricultural landscapes.
Building policy and program supports for wetland conservation: The importance of state agencies
Given that we don’t own or manage land or plan and implement restoration projects directly, much of our work emphasizes building the capacity of those who do or could engage in wetland conservation work.