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Commons Committee call for Environmental Protection Act
Leaving the EU is a time-consuming exercise. The Parliamentary process could leave little room for other matters. Yet today, the Commons Environmental Audit Committee topped its new Brexit report with a powerful demand for new environmental law. At WWT,
4 January 2017
Wildlife sightings - 26/12/2016
a.m. Tide Level: low Wader Lake Curlew 2 Lapwing 1 Eurasian shelduck 10 Eurasian teal 21 Great black-backed gull 1 Saline Lagoon Eurasian shelduck 2 Eurasian teal 3 Curlew 36 Hawthorn Wood Great spotted woodpecker 2 Nuthatch 1 Robin 1 Other birds Goldcre
26 December 2016
Sacha hands over swan petition at 10 Downing Street
A petition asking the UK Government to help improve the environment for swans and people has been handed over to 10 Downing Street.
21 December 2016
WWT welcomes Royal patronage announcement
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is to become the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s new Patron, taking over from Her Majesty The Queen. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s Chief Executive, Martin Spray CBE, said: “On behalf of everyone at WWT, I woul
20 December 2016
'Swan lady' Sacha's date with Downing Street
Today, just four days after completing her ground-breaking Flight of the Swans expedition, WWT conservationist Sacha Dench will be knocking on the door of 10 Downing Street in London to hand in a petition signed by 13,566 people which calls for the creati
20 December 2016
Celebration day to welcome back the human swan
WWT’s own human swan, conservationist Sacha Dench, has been welcomed back to Slimbridge as she nears the end of her epic 7,000km Flight of the Swans journey.
14 December 2016
Bringing life back to the Salt Hill Stream
The Salt Hill Stream in Montem Park, Slough, is teeming with life after the latest release of 1,000 fish, part of a project involving partners from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Slough Borough Council, Thames Water and the Environment Agency.
13 December 2016
Greener UK for a greener world
Last year, 520,000 people across the EU answered a European Commission consultation, by far the largest ever response to an EU consultation. Yesterday, their call was answered with a brilliant victory. This year, one woman flew 4,000 miles from the icy
8 December 2016
The laws of nature: saved!
The UK’s most important environmental laws — the EU’s Birds and Habitats Directives — have been saved by an amazing campaign that has spanned the continent. Today, the European Commission agreed not only to keep the Directives, but to make a plan
7 December 2016
Immersive play areas key to getting children involved
Making sure children are involved in nature is key to ensuring the future of wildlife . . . and that message is being wholeheartedly embraced by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) centres at Slimbridge and Castle Espie, where special immersive play areas
1 December 2016
WWT festive fun – mixing tradition and treats
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to Santa, but a festive day out at a Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Centre is a great opportunity to mix tradition with nature too.
29 November 2016
Lottery focus on 'incredible journey' learning experience
A share of the £225,000 gifted to the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) via the support of players of the People’s Postcode Lottery is now helping school pupils understand the incredible journeys of migratory species of bird.
28 November 2016
Santa is coming to Llanelli Wetland Centre
For a magical experience this Christmas, visit Santa at his wetland winterland for a fun-filled, festive evening at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre! Book your Santa’s workshop experience at WWT Llanelli on Friday 16 or 23 December and enjoy an after-hours
28 November 2016
The Spring Statement: a chance for new, green growth
"The model shall be maintained on a computer" - we've come a long way since the first Autumn Statement Yesterday’s Autumn Statement was the Chancellor’s first and last. The Government has announced that in future the Budget Statement will take place
24 November 2016
Numbers of cormorants and little egrets increase
A male marsh harrier has been coming in to roost in the reedbed in the late afternoon. Morning sightings by WWT wardens and volunteer Guides-in-the-hides: Mon 21 Nov Ramsar & Sand Martin hides: goldfinch,
21 November 2016