Learn about our collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to promote hydrologic restoration and to help address water management issues in agricultural landscapes.
Given that we don’t own or manage land or plan and implement restoration projects directly, much of our work emphasizes building the capacity of those who do or could engage in wetland conservation work.
The Joint Committee on Finance voted on Tuesday to continue the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant by allocating $2 million in the 2025-27 budget. Initiated in the last budget, the creation and continuation of this program has been a top priority of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association.
Great new for wetlands! The new HRGP is officially launched, creating a general permit for stream, wetland, and floodplain restoration projects that improve hydrologic conditions, connections, and functions.
January 2025 marked the start of a new two-year legislative session. To help our supporters understand where we’ve been and where we’re going next, here’s some context that underpins our policy program efforts.