The latest wetland news
Why trout need wetlands
By Tracy Hames and Erin O’Brien for Wisconsin Trout Unlimited's Summer 2020 Newsletter (page 26). A few years ago, on a warm and sunny July day, I paid a visit to Bull Gus Creek; a Class One trout water in the Penokee Hills of Iron County. During my hike that day, I...
Wisconsin River honored!
The Lower Wisconsin Riverway joins five other sites in Wisconsin recognized as a Wetland of International Importance by the United States and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
Wetland Coffee Break: Wetland hydrology 101
Add to your knowledge of wetland hydrology with this popular presenation.
Seizing opportunities to build climate resilience with wetlands
While the challenges of climate change are daunting, there are opportunities to make changes that are good for our natural world and solve problems for our communities.
Wetland Coffee Break: Wisconsin frogs: Where are they and what are they doing mid-summer?
Many of Wisconsin’s frog species call and breed in spring and early summer. So what are frogs doing mid-summer after many have completed breeding for the year?
Wetland Coffee Break: The hydrology of upper watershed wetlands: A tour of the Penokee Hills
Upper watershed wetlands are critical to regulating water throughout watersheds, yet they are among the most under-recognized wetlands in Wisconsin–and sometimes some of the most altered. Join WWA’s Executive Director Tracy Hames for a virtual tour of some intact...
Conference announcement: Wetlands go virtual!
While we may not be seeing you in person, we are committed to creating a valuable and engaging educational and networking experience.
Changes to our land, challenges for our waters
How past actions are behind today’s water challenges.
Developing a shared understanding of watershed-based hydrologic restoration
Watershed-based hydrologic restoration is one of the most effective and important ways to address water management concerns, but it isn’t a widespread practice yet.
WWA provides feedback to the Climate Change Task Force
WWA needs your help: voice your support for wetlands as solutions at an upcoming virtual public hearing.