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14 May 2026

• A Lifeline for New York’s Threatened Wetlands
  Once a regular victim of illegal midnight dumping, Saw Mill Creek Marsh now provides habitat for three dozen species of birds, including the saltmarsh sparrow, whose population numbers are declining...
• Unexpected culprit: Wetlands as source of methane
  Wetlands are an important part of the Earth's natural water management system. The complex system of plants, soil, and aquatic life serves as a reservoir that captures and cleans water. However, as...
• The West’s wetlands are struggling. Some have been overlooked altogether.
  On a warm day in August, Anthony Stewart hiked through a forest on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, making his way through a tangle of ferns and grasses. Wispy, lichen-coated branches hung overhead,...
• Tropical wetlands reduce storm impacts and save thousands of lives and $600bn each year, study suggests
  Results showed wetlands provide natural barriers offering protection against speed and turbulence of extreme storms, Australian researcher says Tropical wetlands provide storm protection that saves...
• Danger and natural beauty mix at new center showcasing Louisiana wetlands
  The Louisiana Wetlands Educational Center in the town of Jean Lafitte includes exhibits on Cajun culture, the eroding coastline and ongoing efforts to protect the ecosystem.