Wetlands Can
Help us push for the creation of 100,000 more hectares of healthy wetlands in the UK.
Did you know that wetlands – however big or small – provide essential homes for wildlife? Not only that, but different types of wetlands can help clean our water, protect us against drought and flooding, capture carbon and boost our health and wellbeing.
Wetlands can...
Restore biodiversity
Nature is in freefall. Wetlands help to clean our water and bring a whole range of wildlife back to our degraded rivers, lakes and ponds.
Reduce flooding
Wetlands act as sponges, holding water on the land to help prevent flooding and increase drought resilience.
Store carbon
Certain types of wetlands store more carbon, more quickly than all the world’s forests combined – helping to combat climate change.
Improve wellbeing
Healthy wetlands make us feel better. Creating urban wetlands where 84% of us live can increase access to wellbeing.
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Huge thanks to all of you Wetlands Can pledgers! Throughout the campaign, you've been helping to tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental and social issues.
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As Mike Dilger explains, it's the biggest boost you can give to nature.