News
On World Wetlands Day APPG for Wetlands hears evidence on the vital role of wetlands in managing flood risk
On World Wetlands Day 2022, a group of MPs and peers met to hear about the critical role wetlands are playing in managing flood risk and how this contribution can be scaled up.
3 February 2022
Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, wins a Marsh Award!
Reserve Manager for Slimbridge, Dave Paynter, has been awarded a Marsh Charitable Trust Award after celebrating 40 years working with WWT.
3 February 2022
Slimbridge receives award for Outstanding Outdoor Learning
Slimbridge are delighted to have received a 'Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge', a national award for centres providing an excellent standard of outdoor education sessions.
3 February 2022
WWT calls for increasing access to wetlands to be a key part of Levelling Up
WWT is calling for plans for Levelling Up to include increasing access to urban wetlands as the government publishes its Levelling Up White Paper.
3 February 2022
World Wetlands Day – 2 February 2022
As the UK’s largest wetlands charity, we celebrate wetlands 365 days a year.
2 February 2022
Slimbridge sees most successful breeding year for threatened Bewick’s swans since 1966!
This winter we have so far seen a total of 128 Bewick’s swans arrive on the reserve. 33 of these 128 swans have included juveniles, making it the most successful breeding year since 1966!
27 January 2022
New partnership to champion garden wetlands
WWT and the National Garden Scheme has announced a new partnership aimed at promoting a wider understanding of the importance of wetlands in nature and in our gardens.
26 January 2022
WWT Castle Espie to host BBC Two’s Winterwatch 2022
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre has been selected as one of three live locations across the UK to host BBC Two’s popular wildlife programme Winterwatch.
18 January 2022
Parliamentary committee issues damning report on the quality of water in our rivers
A damning parliamentary report has highlighted the failure to monitor, regulate and invest in the cleanliness of our rivers – and called for change.
13 January 2022
WWT sets out what is needed to effectively implement biodiversity net gain
The UK Government has today released a consultation on regulations needed to ensure all new developments achieve a 10% net gain in biodiversity, as set out in the Environment Act 2021.
11 January 2022
Farmland boost for wetlands welcomed by WWT
A new UK Government scheme to pay farmers to create and restore wetlands on their land has been welcomed by WWT as a “once in a generation” opportunity to help turn the tide on biodiversity loss and poor water quality.
6 January 2022
The State of Global Wetlands in 2021 – New Report
Earlier this week (15 December) as part of its 50th anniversary, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands launched the 2021 Global Wetland Outlook Report.
16 December 2021
Slimbridge winter wildlife
Winter brings its own special beauty to Slimbridge. With up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans feeding and roosting on the reserve it is a magical time to visit.
15 December 2021
Top 5 things to experience this Christmas at Slimbridge
Winter is a magical time to visit Slimbridge. From seeing Santa with all the family to witnessing our wonderful wildlife spectacle.
8 December 2021
WWT appoints Sarah Fowler as new chief executive
We are delighted to announce that WWT has appointed Sarah Fowler as our new Chief Executive.
6 December 2021