Making a case for wetlands
…of the water flow increases, causing even more erosion downstream. It’s a strong negative feedback loop that renders the natural and built environments of the area less capable of handling…
A watershed moment for Wisconsin Wetlands Association
…process and what our mission, vision, values, and “niche” mean for our work. Thank you for your feedback! Results from our spring 2024 member survey, which informed our strategic plan….
Manoomin/Wild Rice: The ecology and importance of a wetland treasure
…its habitat. The seeds feed dozens of species of birds, including mallards, ring-necked ducks, and trumpeter swans. Muskrats use the stalks for building homes and consume the plant material. Aquatic…
A wetland kaleidoscope: Six butterflies you can find in Wisconsin’s wetlands
…Spangled Fritillary, and is most likely confused with the similarly-sized Meadow Fritillary. Harvester Harvesters are the only carnivorous species of butterflies in North America. As a caterpillar, this species feeds…
How caring for your wetlands helps monarch butterflies
…years. Causes of this include loss of crucial overwintering sites in Mexico, expanding urban development and the modernization of agricultural practices in the United States. Monarch caterpillars feed on only…