Wetland Science Conference

media release: The 2025 Wetland Science Conference will be held February 25-27, 2025 in La Crosse. The theme for the 30th annual conference is: Exploring the Confluence: Pearls of wisdom for wetlands, waters, and communities

We are pleased to also share that joint sessions with the Trout Unlimited Driftless Area Symposium will feature trout & wetlands talks.

Who should attend

We invite wetland experts, students, and enthusiasts from the Midwest and beyond to join us. Our audience typically includes:

• Scientists from colleges and universities
• Federal and state agency scientists
• Local government staff and officials
• Federal and state agency regulators
• Tribal staff
• Natural resource managers (public and private)
• Private consultants
• Land trust staff and volunteers
• Graduate and undergraduate students in the natural sciences
• Staff of local, statewide, and regional non-profit conservation groups
• Volunteer leaders of non-profit conservation groups
• Wetland enthusiasts and concerned citizens
• Members of the media

2025 Wetland Science Conference Advisory Panel

Cindy Blobaum, The Nature Place

Dan Collins, Landscapes of Place

Sally GallagherJarosz, WDNR

Sarah Gatzke, The Nature Conservancy

Tod Highsmith, WWA Board

Mike Jones, Stockbridge-Munsee Community Ecology Department

Melinda Knutson, Trillium Consulting

Danelle Larson, USGS: Upper Midwest Ecological Sciences Center

Lauren Leckwee, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program

Sarah Majerus, Stantec

Travis Olson, UW Extension

Eric Parker, Heartland

Susan Schumacher, We Energies

Monica Spaenia, Access Ability Wisconsin

Josh Sulman, Stantec

Pat Trochlell, retired WDNR

Meredith Thomsen, UW-La Crosse

Dreux Watermolen, WDNR

Who is Wisconsin Wetlands Association? 

This conference is hosted by Wisconsin Wetlands Association, a statewide non-profit dedicated to the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy. We envision a state where wetlands are healthy and plentiful and support ecological and societal needs, and where citizens care for, appreciate, and interact with these natural resources.