The latest wetland news
50 years of wetland outreach & education
In recognition of Wisconsin Wetlands Association’s 50th Anniversary, we are looking back at how our programmatic work has evolved over 50 years. In this installment, we explore our wetland education and outreach efforts.
Laura England reflects on WWA outreach programs
As we celebrate Wisconsin Wetland Association’s 50th Anniversary, Laura England, former Outreach Programs Director, looks back on her time with WWA and how it has inspired her recent work in North Carolina.
WWA shares recommendations with Water Quality Task Force
We shared how wetlands help manage runoff and reduce erosion and pollution while giving insight into what actions the legislature could do to encourage wetlands as solutions.
Manoomin: Food that grows on the water
Learn more about wild rice (or Manoomin as it is known to the Ojibwe) and its history.
Stories from 50 years: Marita Valencia
In celebration of Wisconsin Wetland Association's 50th Anniversary we're featuring reflections by leaders from throughout our five decades. Enjoy the story below of how one early leader, Marita Valencia, can trace her wetland career to her time as a volunteer with...
50 years of wetland conservation: Improving wetland policies and practices
It all started with an intervention! Look back at how our approach to wetland policy has evolved since our beginnings.
Wetland flood control bill is on the move again!
The proposal has already cleared committees in the Senate and has now moved to the Assembly with a hearing scheduled for August 15th, 2019.
We’re hiring a Policy Analyst!
We’re hiring! Join our team as our Policy Analyst. We are seeking an experienced professional to support the implementation and growth of the organization’s policy programs.
Of warblers and willows
In 2018, and again in 2019, Wisconsin’s precious wetlands threw out an early spring lifeline to storm-stranded birds.
Realizing a landscape of healthy, plentiful wetlands
For lasting wetland conservation, where Wisconsin’s wetlands are healthy, plentiful, and support the ecological and societal needs of our communities, we need to put healthy wetlands back on the landscape.