Feb. 2 marks World Wetlands Day, an annual observance that often flies under the radar yet deserves our full attention. The ...

Celebrated each year on 2 February, World Wetlands Day highlights in 2026 the theme “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage”, underscoring the deep and enduring connections ...

Wetlands make up just 3% of total land in Montana. But new research finds their benefits have much larger ripple effects.

The destruction of these natural environments is unfortunate because, as climate change causes more frequent and intense ...

In Iraq’s marshlands, a constructed wetland pilot uses reeds to treat wastewater -restoring ecosystems, improving water ...

Four months ago, the U.S. Supreme Court decided on a case that impacts waters in Wisconsin and across the country. Sackett v EPA resulted in diminished federal protections for wetlands – the natural ...

A recent proposal by the City of Madison seeks to construct an affordable housing complex on the North Side of Madison, but there’s a catch — the destruction of natural wetlands. The city determined ...

Wetlands like freshwater ponds, swamps, and marshes are excellent natural water purifiers. They are also uniquely equipped to improve water clarity and quality through the removal of kicked-up ...

When Duke Energy unveiled its plans to meet North Carolina's aggressive carbon-cutting goals, attention quickly focused on the utility giant's plan to replace much of the energy produced by its ...

Central Indiana residents likely don’t realize it, but there’s a natural area just north of 96th Street working around the clock to help with flood control. Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, owned and ...

The disappearance of wetlands reduces biodiversity by destroying critical habitats for migratory birds, endemic plant species and other sensitive ...

A swamp tour shows how everything connects. The water, the animals, the plants, and the history all tell one story when ...