NORFOLK, Va. — They are a calm but critical resource for our environment and the people living in it. Marshes, swamps, and grassy waters all along our coastlines make up the ecosystem known as ...

In 2007, Wetlands Watch estimated that Virginia would lose 50-80% of its tidal marshes by 2100 due to sea-level rise. Eighteen years later, that wetlands loss range remains the same but will happen ...

Throughout our nation’s history, landowners have perceived wetlands to be wasted space, and converted many high-quality acres to agricultural, urban and industrial uses. Though the term “wetland” ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach City Council on Tuesday night approved funding for a controversial wetlands improvement project after hearing nearly two dozen public speakers for and against ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced two major grants designed to help Virginia protect and restore its wetlands. These watery habitats--which range from forested swamps to tidal ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — On Tuesday, Jan. 7 the Virginia Beach City Council considered whether or not to move forward with a project that would redevelop eight acres of woods back into tidal ...

A new study published in Environmental Research Communications says that if nothing is done to curb the effects of climate change, Virginia could lose 42 percent of its tidal wetlands by 2100. The ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Plans conceived more than a decade ago to restore wetlands near the Lesner Bridge accelerated this week when the City Council approved funding for the project. The city will transfer ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Local nonprofit Wetlands Watch’s Catch the King 2025 encourages the community to record Virginia’s king tides this October. NOTE: Above is an exclusive interview with Wetlands ...