Wisconsin Wetlands Strategy: Reversing the Loss

Sixteen conservation organizations and governmental agencies came together in 2008 to create a collective vision for Wisconsin wetlands. "Reversing the Loss - A Strategy to Protect, Restore and Explore Wisconsin Wetlands" charts a course these Wisconsin Wetland Team members will follow to achieve that collective vision, and invites other groups and citizens who want to help protect and restore these valuable natural resources.

Color Strategy [PDF 3.32MB] or Black & White Strategy [PDF 1.08MB]

Strategic Goals

1. Strengthen and establish wetland partnerships.
2. Develop incentives for wetland conservation on private lands.
3. Advance public understanding and connection to Wisconsin wetlands.
4. Avoid and minimize wetland loss and degradation.
5. Restore lost wetlands and improve wetland health and functions.
6. Report and track the status of wisconsin's wetland resources.
7. Develop wetland science and address research needs.
8. Secure stable funding for wetland stewardship and conservation.

To achieve our vision for Wisconsin wetlands the Wetland Team developed the 2008-2010 Action Plan [PDF 96KB] to help guide and prioritize their work over the next two years. At the end of two years the team will evaluate progress toward achieving the plans eight goals and prepare a biennial report summarizing accomplishments. You can help by getting involved. For some citizen action ideas, please read pages 14 through 18 of the wetland strategy, Reversing the Loss.

Contact Information

For more information regarding our wetlands strategy, please contact:

Cherie Hagen
Wetland Team Leader
(608) 266-7360