Wetland

Wetland Restoration Handbook now available. 

Published in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), this 110-page guide provides useful information to landowners interested in management and restoration of degraded wetlands on their property. The handbook provides an overview of the steps necessary to evaluate a site for restoration, offers opportunities for cost-share and collaborative programs with various agencies, and walks a landowner through the implementation phase of their projects. This well-illustrated book is loaded with useful information, professional contacts, publications, and tips for landowners. Several restoration successes are featured as case studies. You may obtain a copy of the "Wetland Restoration Handbook for Wisconsin Landowners," from Wisconsin Wetlands Association. A $5 fee is charged to cover postage and handling.   Write to:  Wisconsin Wetland Association, 222 S. Hamilton St. Suite #1, Madison, WI 53703.  Call: (608) 250-9971.  Or e-mail:  wetlands@execpc.com

State/Federal Agency Wetland Programs

DNR Wetland Strategy:  http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/wetlands/index.htm

DNR Wetland and Waterways page:  http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/waterway/

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wetland page: 
http://wetlands.fws.gov/

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wetland page: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/

Non-Profit Wetland Programs

Wisconsin Wetlands Association:  http://www.wiscwetlands.org/

Society of Wetland Scientists:  http://www.sws.org/