Wisconsin Wetlands Association

Wisconsin Wetlands Association

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Wisconsin Wetlands Association is a non-profit organization helping people care for wetlands.

On a summer evening nearly 50 years ago, a handful of people gathered on a front lawn in southern Wisconsin with a vision to create a science-based voice for Wisconsin’s wetlands. Out of this initial meeting grew the Wisconsin Wetlands Association. We are a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization, recognized across the state and the globe for our commitment to science-based work. We’re collabora

06/08/2026

, Evelyn Webb Williams of Adaptive Restoration LLC and Tom Bernthal with Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy joined us for a Wetland Coffee Break to share how they used multiple data sets (both current and historical) to develop a plan for managing aquatic invasive species.

06/01/2026

, Heaven Walker joined us on Friday's Wetland Coffee Break to share a behind-the-scenes look at the Cable Natural History Museum's new exhibit on wetlands!

Wisconsin Wetlands Association aims to conserve and restore vital ecosystems - WORT-FM 89.9 05/26/2026

Katie Beilfuss stopped by WORT FM last week to talk about wetlands for American Wetlands Month! Take a listen here to learn more about wetlands, as well as Wisconsin Wetlands Association's programs:

Wisconsin Wetlands Association aims to conserve and restore vital ecosystems - WORT-FM 89.9 Wetlands are diverse and critical ecosystems that are valuable for biodiversity conservation and flood mitigation. The Wisconsin Wetlands Association, a member agency of Community Shares of Wisconsin, works for the […]

2026 Spring Pop-Up Shop: Open Until May 20th! | Wisconsin Wetlands Association 05/20/2026

Today is the FINAL DAY to order from our spring pop-up shop! Order before midnight, and show off your love for wetlands with your new Wisconsin Wetlands Association gear.

Highlights from the shop include a WWA logo sun shirt, a new zip-up fleece hoodie, water bottles, 100% cotton tees, a cross-body bag, and more.

Most clothing items are available in both men’s and ladies’ styles (several are only available in unisex, and the hooded sun shirt is only available in men’s sizing). Orders will be processed after May 20. We produce items on demand (just what we need to fill orders). Items are usually ready for shipping 3-4 weeks after the pop-up shop closes. You can choose to pick up your items from our downtown Madison office or have them shipped to you for a small fee.

A portion of the proceeds from this pop-up will benefit Wisconsin Wetlands Association—but the biggest benefit will be helping spread awareness of Wisconsin Wetlands Association wherever you wear your new gear.

2026 Spring Pop-Up Shop: Open Until May 20th! | Wisconsin Wetlands Association Wisconsin Wetlands Association merchandise is available now for American Wetlands Month!

Photos from Wisconsin Wetlands Association's post 05/19/2026

We hope that you’ve enjoyed learning about the work that Tribes in Wisconsin are doing to protect and care for wetlands! If you haven't seen them, seven short videos highlighting the exemplary work that Tribes are doing to protect and care for wetlands are available to watch at wisconsinwetlands.org/WiTribesCaringForWetlands.

Thank you to all of our partners who made these videos possible! Thanks to the Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and the Oneida Nation for hosting us, sharing their time, and telling us their wetland stories.

Thank you to the talented production team at Clouds North Films and to project partners and funders at The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation, Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council - WTCAC, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, the Mole Lake Casino Lodge, and the Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Sokaogon Chippewa Community).

05/18/2026

, Isabel Dunn, a graduate student at University of Minnesota Duluth, joined us to share her prize-winning presentation on the impact of Great Lakes coastal wetland restoration on seasonal bird assemblages!

05/13/2026

Don't forget to order your Wisconsin Wetlands Association merch before our pop-up store closes next week, Wednesday, May 20th, at midnight!

Browse the catalog and make your order today: https://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/updates/2026springmerch/

Wisconsin Tribes: Leading the way in protecting and restoring wetlands and watersheds | Wisconsin Wetlands Association 05/13/2026

Have you watched our new video on the Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s work to protect and care for their wetlands? Did you know that it is part of a larger, ongoing series to highlight stories from other Tribes in Wisconsin?

So far, there are seven other videos that feature the stories of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, the Oneida Nation, the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, and the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa—and we have plans to tell even more.

Watch the whole series at:

Wisconsin Tribes: Leading the way in protecting and restoring wetlands and watersheds | Wisconsin Wetlands Association Tribes in Wisconsin are doing vital work to protect and restore wetlands and watersheds. A series of short videos highlights their stories to raise awareness of their important work.

05/11/2026

, Rob Croll from Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) and Karina Heim from Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve joined us for an insightful Wetland Coffee Break that has us thinking in a new way about plants.

Photos from Wisconsin Wetlands Association's post 05/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out this week to the Wetland Community Gathering at Delta Beer Lab! We had a great time celebrating American Wetlands Month with new and familiar faces, and we're already looking forward to our next wetland community gathering!

Check our website to see if we'll be in your neighborhood this summer: https://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/gatherings/

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214 N Hamilton Street, Ste 201
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm