Envisioning a world with plentiful healthy wetlands improving water quality, climate, biodiversity, and human well-being.
PADDLING & FISHING SEason
Volunteer opportunities
The 2026 paddling and fishing season at the Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge extends from May 1st through September 7th. View this year’s fishing limits and plan your visit today.
Our newest smart wetland
A new Smart Wetland in Loami, IL will remove excess nutrients from agricultural tile drainage water to help provide safe drinking water to approximately 165,000 Springfield residents’ taps.
Check out TWI’s upcoming volunteer opportunities and get ready to get your hands dirty helping plant native wetland and prairie species!
What is a wetland?
Check out our handy infographic to learn about the three characteristics that all wetlands share: hydrology, hydrophytic plants, and hydric soils.