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Wetland Coffee Break: Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge: An urban gem, 14 years old and growing

Wetland Coffee Break: Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge: An urban gem, 14 years old and growing

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Aug 24, 2026 | News, Wetland Coffee Break

The Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge is located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, and McHenry County, IL. It is designated as an urban wildlife refuge serving nearly 12 million people who live within an hour and half drive of the refuge. The work of many land partners...
Wetland Coffee Break: Zoogeography and ethnobiology of Wisconsin’s fishes: A historical perspective

Wetland Coffee Break: Zoogeography and ethnobiology of Wisconsin’s fishes: A historical perspective

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Aug 17, 2026 | News, Wetland Coffee Break

Join avocational ichthyologist Madeleine Cleveland to take a look at the people and places that influenced Wisconsin fish fauna.

Wetland Coffee Break: Native wetland plant restoration pilot project: Fish Creek Slough Estuary in Ashland, Wisconsin

Wetland Coffee Break: Native wetland plant restoration pilot project: Fish Creek Slough Estuary in Ashland, Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Aug 11, 2026 | News, Wetland Coffee Break

Learn about the ecological impacts on Fish Creek Slough from historic and present-day human presence, invasive species dynamics, and the emerging challenges of climate change.

South Shore partner spotlight: Superior Rivers Watershed Association

South Shore partner spotlight: Superior Rivers Watershed Association

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Aug 5, 2026 | Flood Resilience, News

Our partners in the South Shore Flood Resilience Assessment project are vital to its success. Learn more about one of these partners who play an important role as community liaison and technical support.

Natural Connections: The myths and mysteries of sphagnum moss

Natural Connections: The myths and mysteries of sphagnum moss

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Jul 7, 2026 | News

Sphagnum is a dominant part of bogs and fens. All but the uppermost leaves of the plant are made up of dead cells, which means that sphagnum moss can hold water like a sponge.

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