Wetlands
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Tracking, assessment and monitoring wetlands
Wisconsin has lost about half its wetlands in the last two centuries. Today, citizens want to prevent the destruction of wetlands, and restore wetlands where possible. Many also are concerned with the quality of our remaining wetlands and those we…
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Wisconsin wetlands: assessment methods and tools
Assessment Intensity: Level 1, 2, or 3 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Wetlands Monitoring Workgroup has endorsed the concept of a Level 1, 2, 3 approach to monitoring wetlands. Level 1 covers the broadest geographic range…
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Current projects
The WWCT has 15 active projects covering over 850 acres across 10 different service areas. Projects are monitored for 5-10 years and credits are released when projects meet hydrology and vegetation performance standards. WWCT projects are overseen…
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Program overview
The Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust (WWCT) is a statewide wetland mitigation in-lieu fee (ILF) program sponsored and administered by the Wisconsin DNR. Operational since November 2014, the WWCT allows permittees or exempt project proponents…
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WWCT How to apply
The current Request for Proposal (RFP) is open on June 1, 2025, with a deadline on July 31, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their proposal status by August 31, 2025.
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Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust
Learn about the DNR In-Lieu Fee Wetland Mitigation Program.Explore ILF mitigation projects.
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Wetland types
Scientists distinguish dozens of wetland types, characterized by vegetation, soil type and degree of saturation or water cover. Some of the more prominent types found in Wisconsin are listed below. Aquatic bed
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Wisconsin Wetland Study Council
The Wetland Study Council has been working together on wetland issues in Wisconsin since 2019. The Council was created in 2017 Wisconsin Act 183 and is made up of nine members who are appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. The Act requires the…
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Wetland restoration permits
Notes on Wetland Restoration PermitsReview general permit options or use the decision tool below and apply for a general permit if your project meets eligibility requirements. If your wetland restoration project is not eligible for a general permit…