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19 October 2026

• Earth has lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1700—but most could still be saved
  Like so many of the planet's natural habitats, wetlands have been systematically destroyed over the past 300 years. Bogs, fens, marshes and swamps have disappeared from maps and memory, having been...
• Wetland reclamation brings limited agricultural gains but high flood exposure
  Wetland reclamation has long been regarded as a strategy to meet growing food demand, given the favorable soil and water conditions of wetlands. However, the trade-off between potentially greater crop...
• Wetlands: What You Don’t Know And Why It Matters
  Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover global and domestic health care and conservation. Unique Wetlands Ecosystems Protect Us from Flooding, Filter Our Drinking...
• Wetlands: Our Unsung Heroes
  Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts can often be found exploring the forest, hiking a new trail, or fishing at their favorite lake or pond. But are wetlands on that list? They should be. Wetlands...
• State’s voluntary wetlands management plan gets update
  To protect North Carolina's "hidden gems" vital as habitat, for flood control, and nutrient reduction, officials worked with stakeholders to update the Wetlands Program Plan now in its third revision.