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We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We restore wetlands and unlock their power.
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https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetlands-are-the-way/ 26-10-2009 15:15:07
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Great to share the superpowers of wetlands with Minister for Nature Mary Creagh CBE MP at WWT Martin Mere for #WorldWetlandsDay. We're looking forward to working with the government in 2025 to restore and protect wetlands like our common future depends on it. Because it does.


We were on Countryfile last night 𦢠The team popped down to WWT Welney to talk to our experts and learn how weāre unlocking the power of wetlands and helping the wildlife that depend on them to flourish. Watch the episode here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodā¦





š½ļø In this restaurant, every meal is life-changing⦠but not for the right reasons. Toxic lead has been banned from petrol, paint and pipes - but in 2025 it is still turning up on our plates. Can you call on the Secretary of State to #BanLead for good? šact.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/acā¦





Working with farmers is the best chance we have of restoring wetlands and protecting wildlife. š± ā ļøBut natureās biggest funding pot ā the farming budget ā is at risk. ā ļø š¢ Join RSPB in telling the Chancellor nature canāt afford a pay cut: action.rspb.org.uk/page/156168/peā¦


Thereās just one week left for Steve Reed MP to make lead ammunition history. We need him to know the public support a non-toxic future - will you join us in telling him to #BanLead once and for all? š act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/acā¦


5 years ago, shooting organisations called for a voluntary ban on the use of toxic lead ammunition. Researchers have found itās not worked. 7,000 tonnes of lead ammunition are scattered across our environment each year. Time is tickingš Help us #BanLead act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/acā¦