Projects
Our conservation projects strengthen the link between wetlands, wildlife and people, in the UK and beyond. Find out more about what we do.
Generation Wild
Generation Wild Creating lasting and meaningful connections with nature through storytelling and adventure. This project will connect 45,000 children and their families with nature, creating a new generation who will carry
Read moreGreenland white-fronted geese monitoring
State of the art technology and a long tradition of monitoring is helping WWT conservationists uncover the challenges the Greenland white-fronted goose is facing. We worked with expert partners to gather information and make an action plan
Read moreInspiring Generations
Inspiring Generations was a three-year learning engagement project from WWT and HSBC. The aim was to inspire a new generation of wetland guardians, providing free school visits for over 75,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Read moreMadagascar's wetlands
Madagascar's wetlands are extremely biodiverse, but in sharp decline - they've lost over 60% of their wetlands since 1960. We're working with the local communities and government in Madagascar so they can protect and restore their remaining wetlands
Read moreMonitoring Bewick's swans
Every year, Bewick's swans make a dangerous migration, facing threats of habitat loss, illegal hunting and ingesting lead ammunition. WWT are monitoring Bewick's swans along the flyway to learn more about why they're declining, and how to stop it
Read moreNatural flood management in West Somerset
Natural Flood Management (NFM) is all about using natural processes to alleviate flooding, a problem which is getting worse in low-lying Somerset
Read moreProtecting Myanmar's pristine wetlands
Protecting Myanmar's pristine wetlands Myanmar’s untouched wetlands are biodiversity hotspots, but their ecosystems are under pressure from human influences at a key stage in the country’s development. Introduction The se
Read moreReconnecting the Severn Vale for migratory fish
The Severn is one of the most important rivers in Britain for migratory fish, but much of it is in bad condition. We're working to remove barriers and improve water quality and levels in the Severn Vale.
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