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About us

We are the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity. We’re working to create a world where healthy wetland nature thrives and enriches lives.

Who we are

We’re a community of wetland advocates, working together to create ripples that spread around the world.

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Our history

We draw on over 75 years of experience in wetland conservation to find answers to today’s challenges.

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Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and each year we go even further to help fight climate change.

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Our impact reports and strategic documents help explain how we are turning our vision into reality.

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We save critically endangered species from extinction, work with communities around the world who depend on wetlands and inspire people to take care of nature.

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Latest news

Published today - Government’s proposed new restrictions on use of lead ammunition over all environments in Britain

Published today - Government’s proposed new restrictions on use of lead ammunition over all environments in Britain

6 May 2022

Help raise funds for wetlands by joining The Big Green Hike

Help raise funds for wetlands by joining The Big Green Hike

27 Apr 2022

IPCC highlights the multiple benefits of restoring wetlands to combat climate change

IPCC highlights the multiple benefits of restoring wetlands to combat climate change

4 Apr 2022

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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Limited is a registered charity (1030884 England and Wales, SC039410 Scotland). Registered address: Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
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