News
Why we’re calling for a ban on lead shot ammunition in the UK: An open letter
The RSPB and WWT are advocating new legislation to end the use of lead shotgun ammunition for shooting game animals in the UK. The availability of effective and comparably priced non-lead ammunition for shotgun shooters means there should be no real prac
4 April 2022
WWT appoints Flock Together in new ambassador role and extends its relationship with a host of wildlife experts
WWT has appointed Ollie Olanipekun and Nadeem Perera of Flock Together as the charity’s first ambassadors.
25 March 2022
Membership updates for 2022
Prices for WWT membership are increasing from April 2022. This was not an easy decision, but after freezing prices during the global pandemic to support members, we need to make this change now to ensure the continuity of our conservation work.
17 March 2022
Why we need action for wetlands as part of the UK's nature recovery plan
The UK Government has today announced major new proposals to help meet its ambitions to halt the loss of nature and restore species by 2030.
16 March 2022
Ten Things to Do at Steart Marshes in Spring
Nature is gradually wakening from its winter slumber. The warmth of the sun is encouraging new life. It’s time to shrug off the blanket of winter and emerge into the welcoming embrace of spring. Our wetlands wave goodbye to some of their winter resident
8 March 2022
Leading organisations come together with WWT to help create 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands across the UK
On 4 March, his Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, met a group of leading organisations working with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) on a new initiative to create networks of healthy wetlands across the UK, to help us fight the interlinked crises of biodiversity loss, climate change and human wellbeing.
4 March 2022
Slimbridge welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales
On 4th March, WWT Patron, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, visited Slimbridge to celebrate WWT's 75th anniversary. The visit was the final event in a year of celebrations which began in 2021.
4 March 2022
Saving world’s rarest duck helps restore critical Madagascar wetlands
News on World Wildlife Day that 35 of the world’s rarest ducks have been successfully released into the wild has highlighted the pivotal role these birds play in our ambitious project to restore wetlands in Madagascar.
3 March 2022
GRCF funding new screen to reduce disturbance.
We are now nearing the end of our year of Green Recovery funded habitat improvement works at Steart Marshes and I am pleased to say that we have managed to close fewer paths than originally expected. The contractors are able to complete the final stages u
16 February 2022
Times Christmas Appeal total tops £400,000
Seventeen articles, twelve radio interviews, one podcast….and an incredible £400,000 raised: the Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal has come to an end, but its impact for wetlands and wildlife will be felt for a long time yet.
7 February 2022
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
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
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