Wetlands Protection and Restoration

  • America's Wetlands

    Wetlands are areas where water covers soil all or part of the time. Wetlands are important because they protect and improve water quality, provide fish and wildlife habitats, store floodwaters and maintain surface water flow during dry periods.

  • Notice of Funding Opportunity for Tribes

    Tribal Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist tribal governments and intertribal consortia to develop or refine tribal programs which protect, manage, and restore wetlands. EPA is soliciting applications  for Tribal WPDGs, and applications are due October 1, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET.

    Tribal WPDGs

  • Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grants

    The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration grant program seeks to develop nationwide community stewardship of local natural resources, preserving these resources for future generations and enhancing habitat for local wildlife. The 2025 Request for Proposals has been released, and full proposals are due by January 30, 2025 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

    Learn more and apply here.

America's Wetlands

Wetlands are areas where water covers soil all or part of the time. Wetlands are important because they protect and improve water quality, provide fish and wildlife habitats, store floodwaters and maintain surface water flow during dry periods.

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Wetland Program Development Grants

The EPA and other federal agencies have various sources of funding that can be used to support state, territory and Tribal programs.

Learn more about other federal funding for wetlands.

Technical Assistance for Wetland Programs

The EPA provides technical support for state, territory, and Tribal wetland programs. 

About Wetlands

  • Other Programs for Protecting Wetlands

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    The protection of wetlands is supported by various Clean Water Act programs and the EPA's initiatives.

    Learn about the EPA's Programs Protecting Wetlands

  • Efforts for Wetlands Within the EPA Regions

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    Find more on the EPA's efforts for wetlands protection and restoration through case studies from the EPA's 10 Regions.

    More on Efforts for Wetlands Within the EPA Regions

  • Press Releases

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    Read the latest updates on the EPA's technical and financial assistance to state, territory and Tribal wetlands programs.

    See more
Contact Us About Wetlands to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on May 1, 2025