The latest wetland news
Wisconsin Wetlands Association’s Statement on the Foxconn Bill
We urge policy-makers to consider alternative approaches to facilitate the desired economic growth and improve water management in Southeast Wisconsin.
How wetlands protect communities during floods
Upper watershed wetlands play a major role in reducing flooding problems like washed out roadways, damaged infrastructure, decreased water quality, and degraded fish and wildlife habitat.
Explore Ridges Sanctuary
Planning a Door County trip? Make time to visit The Ridges Sanctuary, a unique nature center and preserve along the “quiet side” of the peninsula along Lake Michigan.
Keeping a field journal to learn about your wetland
A field journal is a great way to document what you see in your wetland, how things have changed, and what management actions you are taking (or want to take) to improve your wetland’s health.
Watch for giant hogweed in your wetland
The tall invasive plant giant hogweed was first found in Wisconsin in 2004 and has been confirmed in Iron, Portage, and Manitowoc Counties. It was recently found in Sheboygan. A single plant produces thousands of seeds, which can be dispersed by gravity, vehicles and...
Planning for wetland and open space protection and restoration in Mequon
Wisconsin Wetlands Association is working with the Mequon Preservation Partners to develop a plan for land conservation in the City of Mequon to help the community protect water quality, prevent flooding, and maintain a high quality of life.
Spotting reed mannagrass in your wetland
Invasive plants reduce the health of wetlands and make them less habitable for wildlife. One invasive wetland plant to be on the watch for is reed mannagrass. Reed mannagrass (Glyceria maxima, also sometimes called rough or tall mannagrass) is an aggressive, weedy...
Celebrating Wisconsin’s Wetlands of International Importance: Chiwaukee Prairie
Wisconsin is home to many beautiful and diverse wetlands. From marshes to swamps, Wisconsin's wetlands are complex and excellent places to explore. Wisconsin is also home to some of the rarest kinds of wetlands in the world, ridge and swale wetlands. It's not just us...
Identifying frogs and toads by their calls
Is your wetland home to frogs or toads? Spring is a great time to get out to listen for these amphibians. Male frogs and toads, like male songbirds, advertise their presence to females by singing or "calling". Also like songbirds, each species has a distinctive call....
Six amphibian species you can find in Wisconsin
Hearing frog calls is an enjoyable spring pastime in Wisconsin's wetlands. Here are six frog species to look for in Wisconsin, with ID tips from Dreux Watermolen of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Chorus frog Easily heard but often difficult to locate,...