Our conservation projects strengthen the link between wetlands, wildlife and people, in the UK and beyond.
The Severn is one of the most important rivers in Britain for migratory fish, but much of it is in bad condition. We're working to remove barriers and improve water quality and levels in the Severn Vale.
The common crane is a tall bird, extinct here in Britain for 400 years. When a few began to recolonise Britain, WWT's expertise at restoring waterbird populations allowed us to hatch a daring plan to reintroduce them for good.
Farmland ponds are important habitat for wetland wildlife in the agricultural landscape. WWT are working to increase the number of ponds in farmland by helping landowners to restore existing overgrown ponds and create new ones
Madagascar pochards are diving ducks. They are critically endangered. They spend almost all of their time on water and crucially, they feed underwater. This means wetland health and suitability is key to their existence
With the largest tidal range in Europe, a vast array of wildlife, rich cultural heritage and a wild and beautiful landscape, the Severn Estuary is one of the UK’s great natural wonders and a globally important site for nature. But it needs our help
WWT is working with the local community in Slough, breathing new life into the neglected Salthill stream and turning their green spaces blue with new wetlands.
Spoon-billed sandpipers Perilously close to extinction, the spoon-billed sandpiper now faces a rosier future thanks to ground breaking conservation and state of the art technology. But with fewer than 800 birds worldwide, their futu
SuDS are Sustainable Drainage Systems. Climate change and population growth means that standard urban drains are overloaded, flooding homes and polluting rivers. This sustainable solution uses nature to prevent these problems
The Swan Champions is an Arctic community of passionate individuals who are engaging scientists, hunters and young people in initiatives to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting, like the threatened Bewick's swan.
Waterbirds are mistaking wasted lead shot from hunting for food and becoming poisoned, affecting many species and the whole ecosystem. WWT are calling for a total ban on the use of lead shot, already in place in many countries
WWT is working with local authorities and other stakeholders in the Thames region providing expert advice on natural flood management (NFM) techniques and supporting work to put them into practice
Natural Flood Management (NFM) is all about using natural processes to alleviate flooding, a problem which is getting worse in low-lying Somerset
We believe wetlands have a unique role to play in supporting our physical and mental health. That’s why we’re researching the impact our ‘blue’ spaces have on our health and wellbeing
Our multi disciplinary team can offer a full consultancy service to help you deliver inspiring, immersive experiences for your wetland centres and wetland sites worldwide
Wetland centres are an effective way of raising awareness, creating a learning environment and inspiring action. WLI aims to improve international wetland centres and build the skills of those running them, with resources, community and activities
The willow tit is the UK’s fastest declining resident bird and is now rarer than the southern white rhino. A key part of this project is to understand more about this decline
