Wetlands News

Forests in Australia's Green Triangle have grown, but wetlands in the region are now experiencing falling water levels.

The Ladakh administration has initiated a project to revive the Tso Kar glacial lake by diverting glacier water, aiming to restore its ecosystem within a year,

The Niagara River is using recycled Christmas trees to restore fish habitats in its coastal wetlands, an initiative launched in 2016 to calm wave action and red

Beavers released into a Dorset woodland in 2025 have transformed the area into a thriving wetland within a year, creating deep pools through dam-building. This

The removal of the Brecksville Dam has more than doubled the free-flowing habitat linked to Lake Erie to 71 km, leading to millions of aquatic animals utilizing

Ridgewood Ranch in Mendocino County, famous as Seabiscuit's retirement home, has become a significant conservation area, with over 4,600 acres protected by cons

A new study indicates that rare freshwater swamps in the Western Ghats are facing extinction due to their vanishing water holding capacity, which is leading to

The proposed Chennai second airport project at Parandur has been halted by the Vijay government due to concerns over wetlands and runway feasibility, leading to

Aerial footage of the National Trust's Holnicote estate in Somerset shows that rewilded land, with restored wetlands and rivers, remained green and lush during

In June 2026, Washington began a project to restore 270 acres across two river islands, transforming land into intertidal wetlands to create habitats for juveni

Michigan's historic Ford House is undertaking a project to replace its concrete shoreline along Lake St. Clair with natural wetlands. This initiative aims to cr

The Shell Rock River Watershed initiative in Minnesota has secured and restored 588 acres of critical habitat, exceeding its original goal by 105 acres. This pr

Yosemite National Park is undergoing a massive restoration project for its disappearing wetlands, marking the first such effort in 100 years.

India's natural formations like mangroves, wetlands, and forests are crucial for protecting its infrastructure and cities from climate threats, yet national inf

Orlando's constructed wetlands, established in 1987, treat billions of gallons of reclaimed water annually. Periodic earthmoving, known as demucking, is perform

The Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Southwest Florida has been completed, restoring the natural water flow across 55,000 acres of wetlands. The project i

India has designated Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh as its 101st Ramsar site, adding it to the global list of protected wetlands.

New research indicates that beavers, since their reintroduction to the wild, are contributing to increased wetland areas. These newly created wetlands are repor

Beavers are making a comeback in North America, restoring rivers and wetlands by building dams that create habitats and enhance resilience against droughts and

The SHRC has mandated strict enforcement of rules for the protection of mangroves and wetlands in Kannur. It directed the Collector and Principal Chief Conserva

Beavers are creating wetland areas that remain green and enhance resilience during droughts, with images demonstrating how their dams and ponds offer refuge for

Nutria, large rodents originally imported for fur farming, are now devastating wetlands and riverbanks across forty US states and Canada, destroying vegetation

A tiny Oregon fish, once nearly extinct due to habitat loss, has seen its population grow to over 140,000 thanks to conservation efforts restoring its wetlands.

Beavers in Ealing, London, have successfully mitigated annual flooding near Greenford station for three years by building extensive dam networks and creating we