- 24 Jul
WWT emphasises environment as Severn tidal power proposals announced
WWT today welcomed the publication of the proposals for the Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study. However, chief executive Martin Spray also emphasised the importance of a comprehensive environmental assessment of each proposal. - 16 Jul
Scoter numbers fall for second year
Common Scoter numbers wintering at Carmarthen Bay have dipped below 16,000 for the second consecutive year, according to figures released by WWT. - 7 Jul
Tornado touches down at WWT Martin Mere
Walking with his wife and dogs yesterday afternoon, WWT centre manager Andy Wooldridge was surprised to come within a hair's breadth of to being swept off his feet by a tornado. - 7 Jul
The England Wetland Vision
WWT welcomes the England Wetland Vision, which was launched at the London Wetland Centre this week. - 2 Jul
Water industry should seize opportunity to protect environment and consumers
Water companies should use their current planning and expenditure review as an opportunity to provide better protection for the environment and tackle rising prices for water customers. - 12 Jun
Study shows Severn barrage is just too expensive
The power generated by a ten-mile barrage across the Severn Estuary could be produced more cheaply using other green technologies, leading economists say today (June 12). - 11 Jun
Black-tailed Godwit chicks wiped out
Flooding of the Ouse Washes at WWT Welney has once again wiped out the breeding season for wading birds, with up to 70 pairs of wader chicks eaten by predators - including the precious Black-tailed Godwit chicks who hatched just a fortnight ago on the reserve. - 29 May
See stars of Springwatch at WWT Centres
BBC Springwatch is underway and tonight we are expecting the first of several films about WWT's crane school. - 28 May
WWT welcomes new plan to tackle invasive species
At WWT London Wetland Centre today, government minister Lord Rooker launched a new plan to deal with invasive species which damage our wildlife. - 23 May
Black-tailed godwits hatch at WWT Welney
Up to four Black-tailed godwit chicks are hatching on the reserve at WWT Welney in Norfolk, an amazing success story after last year's floods that washed away all the nests.
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