The latest wetland news
2024 Spring Pop-Up Shop open until May 29th!
Wisconsin Wetlands Association merchandise will be available soon, just in time for American Wetlands Month!
American Wetlands Month thank you campaign!
Send your state policymakers a positive message communicating your support for wetlands and appreciation for the policies that help restore and preserve wetlands in Wisconsin.
Wetland Coffee Break: Dilution is NOT the solution to pollution
Learn about research being done on unexpected negative (and positive) ways that “low” levels of pollutants (road salt, antibiotics, and pesticides) can affect amphibians and other wildlife.
Order your FREE packet of postcards today!
These postcards are perfect for sending a quick note to friends and family while sharing your love of wetlands at the same time.
Making floodplain restoration a policy priority
Despite abundant opportunities, we see very little floodplain restoration work happening in Wisconsin. In trying to understand why, we’ve identified multiple issues that could be addressed through policy.
Wetland Coffee Break: Transformational Thinking in Conservation and “Outdoors Access 4 All!”
Access Ability Wisconsin works to make nature accessible to everyone by providing opportunities for individuals with mobility challenges (whether acquired at birth or later in life) to access nature and outdoor recreational experiences with minimal environmental impact while promoting access, inclusion, equity, and healthy living.
Pioneering Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program becomes law
The new competitive grant program enables flood-prone communities to assess the root causes of flood vulnerabilities and strategically restore wetlands, streams, and floodplains to reduce flood risks.
Raise a pint for wetlands!
Join us to celebrate American Wetlands Month at a special fundraising night at Delta Beer Lab!
What are floodplains? Managing misconceptions about healthy flooding
Learn how floodplains function and why healthy floodplains are an important part of reducing flood damages.
From the Director: The un-gentle nature of disconnected floodplains
Last year in this column I addressed the gentle movement of flood flows through healthy floodplains. Now I’d like to recount an experience I had in the early 1990s to illustrate the very un-gentle nature of flood flows in a disconnected floodplain.