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.
Tackling lead ammunition poisoning
Waterbirds are mistaking wasted lead shot from hunting for food and becoming poisoned, affecting many species and the whole ecosystem. WWT are calling for a total ban on the use of lead shot, already in place in many countries
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Thames Catchment NFM Advice
WWT is working with local authorities and other stakeholders in the Thames region providing expert advice on natural flood management (NFM) techniques and supporting work to put them into practice
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Two Valleys: Slow the Flow
Natural Flood Management (NFM) is all about using natural processes to alleviate flooding, a problem which is getting worse in low-lying Somerset
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Wetlands and Wellbeing: Our Science
We believe wetlands have a unique role to play in supporting our physical and mental health. That’s why we’re researching the impact our ‘blue’ spaces have on our health and wellbeing
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Wetland Link International (WLI)
Wetland centres are an effective way of raising awareness, creating a learning environment and inspiring action. WLI aims to improve international wetland centres and build the skills of those running them, with resources, community and activities
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Willow tit
The willow tit is the UK’s fastest declining resident bird and is now rarer than the southern white rhino. A key part of this project is to understand more about this decline
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World Wetland Network (WWN)
To help engage more NGOs with the Ramsar Convention and recognise their efforts, the World Wetland Network (WWN) was set up, which has been chaired by WWT since 2010 due to our long history of wetland conservation and Ramsar sites.
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