A non-partisan, science- based organization advocating for wetlands in the Carolinas.

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Volunteer Appreciation day is October 12, 2025
By aaron.ellis September 12, 2025
Please join us as we celebrate volunteers of our wetland monitoring program on October 12, 2025. Our event will take place in Roxboro, NC and start with a paddle tour of living shoreline and mixer at Black Creek Brewery. All are welcome but please RSVP.
By rick.savage August 10, 2025
At Carolina Wetlands Association, we work every day to educate, advocate, and restore these critical ecosystems across the Carolinas — but we can't do it without your support.
By aaron.ellis July 21, 2025
June monitoring weathered the storms
By katie.mcclean July 19, 2025
We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates from the Lumbee Cultural Center Wetland Restoration Project!
By rick.savage July 15, 2025
What started with a board, a website, and a dream has grown into a powerful voice for wetlands across the Carolinas. From launching volunteer monitoring programs to leading flood resilience work in vulnerable communities — we’ve come a long way.
By mike.stokes April 24, 2025
Press Release: Introducing 2025 Wetland Treasures of the Carolinas
By kim.matthews March 8, 2025
March News from the Board of Directors
By aaron.ellis January 27, 2025
Volunteers faced chilly weather to complete December 2024 data collection efforts.
By chase.bergeson October 21, 2024
At this time of year, we focus on vegetation surveys along with hydrology and water quality. We have several reasons for this- for one, many of the plants we encounter still have mature leaves, are in bloom, or have fruited, which makes them much easier to identify. Our vegetation surveys can be somewhat intensive, depending on how many plants are located within the designated survey area. There’s lots of crawling around with plant books, lists, and photo taking to ensure we are capturing all of the species growing in the plot! We are very grateful for our plant-savvy volunteers who responded to our call for this monitoring season.
By rick.savage September 11, 2024
Message from the Executive Director
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Our work is organized into the following program areas

Outreach

Promoting widespread understanding of and engagement in wetlands.

Advocacy

Encouraging policies and programs that promote wetland conservation and protection.

Science

Encouraging the advancement of wetland science and practices.

Sustainability

Ensuring a long-term, viable organization to protect, promote, and restore wetlands.