Weekly News of Interest
Listed below are links to news articles that may be of interest to the wetland community. Readers are encouraged to send links to recent articles, publications, and other resources pertaining to wetlands in their local area to Portia Osborne, Executive Director at news@nawm.org and reference “In the News” in the subject.
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- Florida faces bigger role in wetland protection after federal changes
- ‘Nature-Based’ Solutions Could Save Insurers and Policyholders Billions
- Why Great Plains rivers depend on wetlands as well as climate
- Nor’easter flooding raises questions about how to protect Delaware coasts
- APA gives Loon Lake landowners until Oct. 15 to fix wetland violations
- Clemson student uses drones to bring wildlife recorders into remote wetlands
Comment Letter – August 7, 2026 –
NAWM Comments on Drain Tile Setbacks on Wetland Easements
NAWM submitted comments in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) request for information regarding drain tile setbacks on lands protected by a FWS wetland easement for waterfowl management in the Prairie Pothole Region. NAWM urged FWS to retain current drain tile setback standards as established in a 2024 rule. Read letter here.