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Manoomin/Wild Rice: The ecology and importance of a wetland treasure

Manoomin/Wild Rice: The ecology and importance of a wetland treasure

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Jul 1, 2025 | News

Tucked within the quiet shallows of lakes and slow-moving rivers across Wisconsin, a slender aquatic grass with graceful stalks and waving seed heads has anchored cultures, fed ecosystems, and sustained traditions for centuries.

Wetland Coffee Break: Wild rice with fish: A winning recipe for restoration

Wetland Coffee Break: Wild rice with fish: A winning recipe for restoration

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | May 3, 2024 | News, Wetland Coffee Break

Green Bay wetlands serve as important fish habitat and successful wild rice restoration may be an indicator of diverse, healthy wetland ecosystems that provide valuable benefits to fish, wildlife, and people.

Wetland Coffee Break: Spur Lake: A long and unfinished journey

Wetland Coffee Break: Spur Lake: A long and unfinished journey

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Dec 4, 2023 | News, Wetland Coffee Break

Carly and Nathan discuss the efforts of a collaborative working group to understand why wild rice has disappeared from Spur Lake and explore options for bringing it back.

Special presentation: Lessons learned from the Great Spirit’s garden

Special presentation: Lessons learned from the Great Spirit’s garden

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Jan 26, 2022 | Events, For communities, For landowners, News

Join fellow wetland enthusiasts for a special evening presentation featuring wildlife biologist Peter David from the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, who will share wisdom he’s gleaned over his career from Manoomin (wild rice).

Manoomin: Food that grows on the water

Manoomin: Food that grows on the water

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Aug 28, 2019 | News

Learn more about wild rice (or Manoomin as it is known to the Ojibwe) and its history.

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