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WWT to continue wetland project with Nepal's flood hit communities
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's (WWT) community wetland project in Koshi Tappu, Nepal, is continuing, despite the recent flooding in the area. The flooded embankment, which became damaged earlier this month, has affected approximately 50,000 people who ha
4 September 2008
WWT's concern at critically endangered Laysan teal deaths in Hawaii
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is saddened to hear news of the recent deaths of some 136 Laysan Teal from avian botulism at Midway Atoll in Hawaii. Laysan Teal are a critically endangered IUCN Red List species with total population of less than 1
3 September 2008
Near-extinct species rediscovered. because we've had a wet August!
We might all be forgiven for being glad to see the back of the wet and miserable August weather. However, it seems the recent downpours have provided ideal conditions for the re-emergence of near-extinct Tadpole Shrimps on the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's
28 August 2008
Surveys confirm red-breasted Goose decline as WWT conservation efforts step up
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is stepping up its conservation efforts to save the Red-breasted Goose after recent surveys confirmed the population numbers just over 30,000 birds - a decline of over half in just 10 years. The species is classifie
13 August 2008
British conservationists follow up on first in Brazil
Next month, scientists from leading UK conservation charity, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), will return to Brazil to capture and fit radio tags to nine of only 250 remaining Brazilian Mergansers in the world, on the São Francisco River. This amb
12 August 2008
WWT emphasises environment as Severn tidal power proposals announced
WWT today welcomed the publication of the proposals for the Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study. However, chief executive Martin Spray also emphasised the importance of a comprehensive environmental assessment of each proposal: "We absolutely support the
24 July 2008
Flamingo chicks born at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales
The first six fluffy Caribbean Flamingo Chicks of 2008 have been born at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales. The first chick was born on Thursday 17 July and they are now all being looked after by their proud pink parents. Seventeen eggs have been laid th
23 July 2008
Scoter numbers fall for second year
Common Scoter numbers wintering at Carmarthen Bay have dipped below 16,000 for the second consecutive year, according to figures released by WWT. It was the 20,000 plus overwintering scoters that earned Carmarthen Bay the distinction of being the UK's fir
16 July 2008
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales is a visitor attraction with style!
WWT National Wetland Centre Wales won the ‘Visitor Attraction with Style’ award at the 2008 Style Awards on the 3 July 2008. The centre, represented by Marketing Manager, Ruth O’Malley, collected its award from Ruth Maddoc of ‘Hi De Hi’ fame a
8 July 2008
England Wetland Vision
WWT welcomes the England Wetland Vision, which was launched at the WWT London Wetland Centre this week by a partnership of English Heritage, Environment Agency, Natural England, RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts. The Wetland Vision looks forward 50 years to a
7 July 2008
Water industry should seize opportunity to protect environment and consumers
From the Blueprint for Water coalition www.blueprintforwater.co.uk Water companies should use their current planning and expenditure review as an opportunity to provide better protection for the environment and tackle rising prices for water customers. Th
2 July 2008
Study shows Severn barrage is just too expensive
The power generated by a ten-mile barrage across the Severn Estuary could be produced more cheaply using other green technologies, leading economists say today (June 12). Frontier Economics, Europe's leading economic consultancy, also show that the propos
12 June 2008
Black-tailed godwit chicks wiped out
Flooding of the Ouse Washes at WWT Welney has once again wiped out the breeding season for wading birds, with up to 70 pairs of wader chicks eaten by predators - including the precious Black-tailed Godwit chicks who hatched just a fortnight ago on the res
11 June 2008
WWT welcomes new plan to tackle invasive species
At WWT London Wetland Centre today, government minister Lord Rooker launched a new plan to deal with invasive species which damage our wildlife. It is the first time that Great Britain has had a coordinated strategy to reduce the threat of invasive non-na
28 May 2008
Black-tailed godwits hatch at WWT Welney
Up to four Black-tailed godwit chicks are hatching on the reserve at WWT Welney in Norfolk, an amazing success story after last year's floods that washed away all the nests. Back in the 1970s, some 65 pairs of Black-tailed godwits bred on the Ouse Washes
23 May 2008