The latest wetland news
WWA on possible rollbacks to federal wetland protections
Read our statement on the proposed changes to WOTUS, and stay tuned for information on how you can help.
3 reasons students should attend the 2019 Wetland Science Conference
While there’s something for everyone to learn at our conference, it is an especially great place for college and graduate students of all backgrounds.
Accept Libby’s Challenge!
Your gift is DOUBLED in the month of December thanks to founding member Libby Zimmerman!
Wetlands working for clean water
Discover how The Wetlands Initiative harnesses wetlands’ water cleaning abilities to clean runoff from nearby fields.
Managing cattails with water level control
If you have large stands of cattail taking over your wetland, you likely have one of the invasive cattails, and you should consider actions to control the cattail in order to make room for native plants in your wetland.
Is a wetland drawdown good for wildlife?
One of our supporters recently asked if drawdowns are bad for wildlife. It’s a great question, and an important one for wetlands!
Keep an eye out for garden valerian
Garden valerian is a good example of how an invasive species can exist for many decades in small isolated pockets that don’t seem to be spreading, but then suddenly shows up everywhere.
How caring for your wetlands helps monarch butterflies
Thanks to habitat loss and land use changes, monarch populations are in trouble. Your efforts to protect and care for your wetlands (and uplands) can help monarchs by promoting much-needed habitat.
Envisioning a “natural cathedral” in Mequon
WWA is helping to develop a vision for natural resources protection in Mequon.
Announcing the 2019 Wetland Science Conference
The 24th annual Wetland Science Conference will be held Feb. 19-21, 2019, in Madison, WI.