The latest wetland news
Why migrating birds need wetlands
This article was written by Kim Grveles and Sumner Matteson and was originally published in our print newsletter. One of the most important events in the life of a migratory bird is migration – the pilgrimage between its winter and summer homes, and then back again....
Welcoming our new board member, Ken Potter
Welcoming Ken Potter, Emeritus Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Wisconsin, to our board.
Registration now open for 2017 Wetland Science Conference
Register today to receive discounted rates on our 2017 Wetland Science Conference
Raising our voices for wetlands
Celebrate the giving season by supporting wetlands with your gift
Why healthy wetlands are good news for deer hunters
Learn about why whitetail deer need healthy wetlands to thrive.
Wild rice: food for migrating waterfowl
You may enjoy a dish of wild rice for its flavor and nutrition. But did you know that wild rice provides valuable cover, food, and loafing sites for numerous bird species of conservation concern? It turns out that wild rice is one of the most important waterfowl foods...
Protecting the La Crosse River Marsh
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh, the future is looking bright for the wetlands at the heart of La Crosse. Through collaborative management partnerships, countless hours of volunteer work, public education programs, and...
County Wetland Fact Sheets
Use our County Wetland Fact Sheets to understand what your county’s wetland landscape once looked like, what it looks like today, and opportunities to preserve and restore wetlands to solve land and water problems in your community and watershed. Each fact sheet...
Learning what kind of wetland soils you have
Learn about the three kinds of wetland soils in Wisconsin and how to tell which soil types your wetlands have.
Managing buckthorn in your wetland
Tips for recognizing and controlling invasive buckthorn in your wetland