Our projects
Our conservation projects strengthen the link between wetlands, wildlife and people, in the UK and beyond. Find out more about what we do.
Baer's pochard conservation
Baer’s pochard came into sharp focus in 2012 when it was listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. It has undergone a rapid decline, pushing this duck to the edge of extinction. Urgent action is needed within China to address the critical threats
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Black-tailed Godwits
Black-tailed godwits’ main historic threat has been the draining of wetland habitat to provide land to grow food for humans. Now flooding and predation are also causing issues. Through Project Godwit we aim to protect the breeding population in the UK
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Blue Prescribing
Blue Prescriptions is an innovative wetland-based health programme, designed to enhance people’s connection with nature and improve their wellbeing
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Blue Recovery
A Blue Recovery The UK’s wetlands are some of our most precious national treasures, protecting us from climate change, biodiversity loss and a decline in our own wellbeing. That’s why we’re calling for the creation and rest
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Bridgwater Blue Heritage
We’re working with local people to boost Bridgwater’s blue infrastructure, enhance climate resilience, biodiversity and wellbeing
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Cambodia's wetland communities
Securing Cambodia’s Wetlands in the Lower Mekong The Lower Mekong region in Cambodia is home to some of the world’s most important wetlands. Cambodia is one of the world’s most wetland-dependent countries. Millions rely on
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Climate Resilience in Somerset
We're creating and restoring 130 hectares of wetlands along the Somerset coast, funded by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund (GCRF)
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Creating Steart Marshes
Wetlands can be an invaluable natural tool against the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss. WWT's work at Steart Marshes proves you can protect homes and businesses from flooding using wetland technology that works with nature, not against it
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