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Measuring insect emergence on ponds
Senior Research Officer Dr Sarah Davies explains the trials of emergent insect traps on freshwater ponds at WWT Steart Marshes.
1 July 2021
Fighting Water with Water: Helping to prevent flooding in West Somerset using wetlands and other natural solutions
6 June 2021
WWT Steart Marshes thanks its pandemic volunteer stars!
At the start of National Volunteers Week June 1 - 7, Steart Marshes, run by the charity The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has paid tribute to its army of volunteers who helped the site get through the past, difficult year.The first volunteers to return
2 June 2021
Looking for people to help design nature-based mental health self-management course
Are you passionate about the ways nature can help people? Do you have personal or direct experience of health & well-being issues? Here is an opportunity to contribute your experience and passion to help others make the connection between nature and healt
20 April 2021
Health and Wellbeing Visits on the up at Steart Marshes
One way or another, the covid-19 pandemic has meant that 2020 was a very different year for all of us. This has certainly been the case at Steart Marshes. During these extraordinary times we have managed to stay open throughout and have seen a distinct ch
12 April 2021
Grant secured to protect and enhance the Somerset coast
Fantastic news! An ambitious new project to safeguard the Somerset coast from the effects of climate change has received a £1.58m grant as part of the UK Government’s new Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The project will focus on creating and restoring
25 February 2021
Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail
Lead ban on hold yet again as last minute objection derails plans.
15 July 2020
Black-winged stilts breed at Steart Marshes
A pair of black-winged stilts have successfully bred three chicks here at WWT Steart Marshes for the very first time.
10 July 2020
Delivering as Intended: Demonstration Wetland
Even before its completion, the role of WWT Steart Marshes reserve as a demonstration wetland was clear. Recognised as one of the best examples of design and engineering for wetland habitat creation. Ongoing research is providing invaluable evidence of th
20 February 2020
Can you spot our new working wetland signs?
A working wetland provides multiple benefits to people and wildlife, whilst also helping to improve water quality or reduce flood risk. We are showcasing some examples of mini working wetlands around the reserve, and have just installed our latest informa
12 February 2020
Demonstration Mini-Wetland – Ideas you can make at home
WWT Steart Marshes are delighted to announce that our demonstration mini-wetland at the Mendip Hide is now planted up and in full working order.
4 October 2019
Steart volunteer trip to Slimbridge
We thanked our volunteers this summer with a trip to Slimbridge and preview of the Scott House tours.
8 August 2019
Steart Marshes - a model example
Site manager Alys Laver attended the REACH conference “Restoring Estuarine & Coastal Habitats in the North East Atlantic” on the 16th July at the Natural History Museum in London. Read on to find out more ...
23 July 2019
Steart Marshes Open Day 2019
The sun shone on Steart Marshes for our open day yesterday - a great chance for visitors to learn about working wetlands.
20 May 2019
A dedicated volunteer
Gwendy's latest interview is with our dedicated volunteer, Dick ... read on to find more.
3 April 2019