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03 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 are crucial food baskets for NZ’s native eels – new research
  Wetlands are increasingly appreciated for their role in flood prevention and as carbon sinks. But they also act as a crucial food source for the wider catchment.
• Gov. Meyer signs bill for tidal and nontidal wetlands preservation
  Delaware became the last Mid-Atlantic state to create its own state-level wetlands protections on July 21 after Gov. Meyer signed this bill.