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.
Eurasian curlew recovery
The curlew is now regarded as the most pressing bird conservation priority in the UK, where we hold a quarter of the world’s population. We aim to slow its decline through headstarting, research and community engagement.
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Flourishing floodplains
Flourishing floodplains We’re restoring the Severn and Avon Vale floodplains to their former glory, so they can once again be strongholds for biodiversity. As well as storing vast quantities of floodwater, healthy river floodpl
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Generation Wild
Creating lasting and meaningful connections with nature through storytelling and adventure
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Inspiring 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.
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Madagascar'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
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Monitoring 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
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Protecting 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. The second largest coun
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Reconnecting 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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