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WWT to restore saltmarsh on the Awre peninsula
WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, has today announced that it has agreed the purchase of 148-hectares of low-lying land on the Awre peninsula for a pioneering saltmarsh restoration project.
10 December 2024
Steart Survey
Please have your say! The new Steart survey is now live... https://shout.com/s/steart-survey-2024 We are listening and really appreciate your feedback on Steart Marshes and the work we do. Thank you for your support
8 December 2024
Bewick’s swans knock on the doors at WWT Slimbridge
The first Bewick’s swans have arrived in the UK following their annual migration from Russia.
12 November 2024
Exploring Steart Marshes and Beyond
A new volunteer reflects on two Somerset WWT wetlands - the rural and the urban.
7 November 2024
WWT joins efforts to reintroduce white-tailed eagles to Wales
WWT is joining local partners to explore the feasibility of reintroducing white-tailed eagles back into Wales and the Severn Estuary.
4 November 2024
Wetter for Waders project progress
Works have been underway since September at WWT Steart Marshes as part of the Species Survival fund project, Wetter for Waders: Enhancing Somerset’s Coastal Wetlands. This project is funded by DEFRA and delivered by the National Lottery Heritage Fund,
14 October 2024
WWT Steart Marshes celebrates 10th anniversary
2024 is a special anniversary for WWT Steart Marshes, marking 10 years since saltwater first entered the breach in the Steart peninsula sea wall.
3 October 2024
Strategic wetland restoration could unlock billions in benefits for people and nature
Spending just under £3 billion on creating and restoring wetlands around the UK in the next 27 years could yield at least £11 billion in benefits for society and the environment, new research has revealed.
30 September 2024
Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban
Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, new research shows.
11 September 2024
Species Survival Fund mural and other news
Steart Marshes Dragonfly Day on 21st August saw a new mural in one of the Quantock Hides get underway. The mural, painted by local artist, Alison Jacobs, captures the wonder of Steart Marshes’ wetlands and grazing areas with longhorn cows, cattle eg
6 September 2024
Lake Sofia dam construction could prevent imminent ecological collapse
The lives and livelihoods of 10,000 people, as well as the future of a host of unique species, are under threat due to the near collapse of the Lake Sofia ecosystem in Madagascar’s north-west highlands. Due to catastrophic water loss in recent months
4 September 2024
WWT announces Dara McAnulty as its latest ambassador
WWT has appointed the award-winning nature writer and naturalist Dara McAnulty as their newest ambassador.
14 August 2024
Wetter for Waders Update
We are delighted to announce that we are now fully staffed for the The Species Survival Fund project on site with 4 new members of the team. Over the past couple of weeks we have welcomed Project Manager Jessie, Assistant Engagement Officer Olivia, and As
9 July 2024
Black-tailed Godwit chicks mark start of world-first captive breeding project
The eggs will boost critically low numbers of the UK’s breeding Black-tailed Godwit.
15 May 2024
His Majesty the King to remain patron of WWT
His Majesty the King has retained his patronage of WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, following his coronation. The Royal Household opted to conduct a review of the King's patronages following his royal highness' accession, and we are very hap
13 May 2024