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11 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...
• Experts, advocates concerned with Bozeman wetlands code rewrite
  Several local experts and advocates asked the city this week to slow down a proposed change to Bozeman’s wetlands development codes.
• Chicago’s industrial wetlands were written off for decades, but scientists found a large colony of endangered black-crowned night herons nesting there
  For most of the twentieth century, the marshland tucked into Chicago's Calumet region was treated as little more than industrial leftover space, a stretch of land scarred by heavy manufacturing, solid...
• Northern Utah city considers loosening wetlands protections for development
  Note to readers • Cache Valley’s rapid growth presents challenges. We are exploring potential solutions to give you the context and facts you need to make informed decisions. Donate here to help us...
• Gov. Meyer's signature would create a new wetlands program in Delaware
  Gov. Matt Meyer's signature would establish a new wetlands program and permitting process in Delaware, the only Mid-Atlantic state without protection.