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08 August 2026

• Rising seas are inundating US coastal wetlands, putting many on track to become open water
  Along the three coasts of the contiguous United States, a silent race unfolds. Fueled by climate change, sea levels rise faster than at any time in recent geologic history. Meanwhile, coastal wetlands...
• Activists worried about wetlands as DNR program is ruled out of compliance
  When Annette Hansen saw the federal government’s concerns with Indiana’s wetlands program, she felt sick to her stomach. “Especially when you’re somebody who was out here in the trenches trying to...
• Restored wetlands aren't clear-cut wins against climate change, study suggests
  Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University suggests the overall climate...
• Wetlands to homes: Longwood residents raise concerns over potential development
  Meadowbend Drive residents in Longwood are concerned about flooding, wildlife, and infrastructure as city commissioners consider a proposal to develop 95 homes on protected wetlands.
• Wetlands: What You Don’t Know And Why It Matters
  Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover global and domestic health care and conservation. Unique Wetlands Ecosystems Protect Us from Flooding, Filter Our Drinking...