Wetlands and flood damages: Understanding the connections
Understanding the connection between wetlands, flood energy, and erosion is essential for any community interested in identifying and addressing the root causes of flooding and flood damages.
Wetland Coffee Break: How you can help gather better information about rainfall and runoff through the “CoCoRaHS” program
Having accurate and local rainfall data impacts forecast accuracy and issue and timely and accurate flood watches and warnings. Local rainfall data also improves the modeling that communities use in their emergency management and restoration planning.
2023-2024 Policy Priorities
Before each two-year legislative cycle, we take the time to reflect on recent accomplishments and lay the groundwork for new campaigns.
Proposed legislation moves Assured Delineator Program from pilot to permanent
Legislation to make the Assured Delineator Program permanent has been proposed in the Senate.
Bill supporting wetland restoration for flood resilience introduced at the WI State Capitol
Learn about Assembly Bill 222 (and identical companion legislation Senate Bill 222) which creates a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program.
Climate impacts to Wisconsin’s wetlands
As part of our work promoting wetlands as solutions, WWA provides subject matter expertise and recommendations to various climate-focused discussions. This includes collaborating to help refine the recommendations of various working groups hosted by the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI).