Abundant wetland forests for healthy human and natural communities.
LEARN MOREAs the Wetland Forest Initiative, our mission is to conserve, restore, and improve Southern wetland forests to strengthen our communities through science-backed actions, diverse partnerships, and citizen and landowner engagement.
Wetland forest conservation and restoration must be recognized as an urgent national, regional, and local priority.
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New maps reveal wetland forests of the Southern US that urgently need conservation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2019, 8:00 AM EST | CONTACT: Sam Davis, Dogwood Alliance, sam@dogwoodalliance.org , 828-251-2525 ext. 19 The Wetland Forest Initiative unveils new maps that show the biological and social importance of wetland forests alongside the...
Wetland Forest Initiative Statement on “Waters of the United States” Rule
Why Wetlands Matter Wetlands, including wetland forests, are the “filters” of our natural system, combating pollution, removing excess nutrients, and securing fresh drinking water for surrounding and downstream communities. They provide critical protection from...
Groups across the Southern US launch multi-state plan to conserve,restore, and improve wetland forests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3rd, 12:01am EST Groups across the Southern US launch multi-state plan to conserve,restore, and improve wetland forests Wetland Forest Initiative unveils a 5-year roadmap that aims to make wetland forest conservation an urgent national,...
2018 Carolina Wetlands Association — Wetland Treasures
Wetlands are natural treasures, but unfortunately have long been misunderstood and undervalued. Through the Wetland Treasures of the Carolinas program, the Carolina Wetlands Association (CarWA) seeks to increase public awareness and appreciation of wetlands, and to...
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund 2018 Request for Proposals
Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018 by 11:59 PM EST OVERVIEW The Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund will award grants to expand bottomland hardwood and wetland restoration, enhancement, conservation, and protection on private and...
Warwick Mill Bay is Forever Protected for Wildlife Preservation – Cross Post from Audubon NC
Nonprofits Band Together to Preserve One of North Carolina’s Last Undisturbed Bays Leading North Carolina conservation nonprofit and wildlife organizations have successfully acquired nearly all of Warwick Mill Bay to permanently protect one of the state’s few...