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You might have heard us talking about lead ammunition a lot lately. But how did we get here?. At this critical moment, we wanted to tell this story through the people at WWT who’ve been fighting for wetlands and wildlife every step of the way. 👉

5 years ago, shooting organisations called for a voluntary ban on the use of toxic lead ammunition. Researchers have found it’s not worked. 7,000 tonnes of lead ammunition are scattered across our environment each year. Time is ticking🕙 Help us #BanLead

There’s just one week left for @SteveReedMP 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?. 👉

Working with farmers is the best chance we have of restoring wetlands and protecting wildlife. 🌱. ⚠️But nature’s biggest funding pot – the farming budget – is at risk. ⚠️. 📢 Join @Natures_Voice in telling the Chancellor nature can’t afford a pay cut:

Saltmarsh. It's just mud, right? WRONG. They’re carbon-capturing, flood-busting, water-purifying, economy-boosting and mood-lifting ecosystems that are vital to many species, but sadly 85% of England’s saltmarshes have been lost since 1860. Learn more:

A fantastic update on our work on the Lake Sofia dam. This vital freshwater habitat is home to critically endangered species only found there. Find out more about the hard work of our team in Madagascar, the contractors and the local community in Sofia 👇

Read our statement on the reaction to our toxic restaurant campaign film. We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to ban toxic lead ammunition for good - of course we’re being bold, and we won’t apologise for that.

Forget the bouquet this Valentine’s Day 💕. Great crested grebes know the perfect gift. In their unique courting dance, they move in unison before offering up the best soggy weed they can find. 🌿

🍽️ 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?.👉

Have you spotted this early sign of spring? 🌼 . Snowdrops typically bloom in January and February and are a sign that warmer weather is on the way. They're a vital source of food for early-rising pollinators, and can be found scattered along river banks and woodlands. 💮

Thank you for celebrating World Wetlands Day with us🌿. The support for our wondrous wetlands, and the species that call them home, has blown us away. Tickets for this offer are now closed, but if you’ve visited us this week, we’d love to see your adventure using #WWDGetLost!

A year on, there's still potential for Biodiversity Net Gain that's not been met. If the government wants to get nature back on track while building healthier and happier communities, creating new habitats like wetlands will be key. Planning needs to be #WilderByDesign.

There are weekday tickets still available at a some of our sites, and with three days left to claim and use them, there’s no better time to get exploring! Get yours now: #WWD2025 #WorldWetlandsDay.

Picture this.🌿. Swishing reedbeds, calls of wading birds. Breathing in the fresh air. Feels good, doesn’t it? 🍃. We know the solution to our nature crisis can be found where land meets water. But they need protection to be able to thrive, that’s where we, and you, come in.

We were on Countryfile last night 🦢. The team popped down to @WWTWelney to talk to our experts and learn how we’re unlocking the power of wetlands and helping the wildlife that depend on them to flourish. Watch the episode here:

Great to share the superpowers of wetlands with Minister for Nature @MaryCreagh_ at @WWTMartinMere 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.

Ahead of #WWD2025, it's great to see strategic thinking from the government on how UK land is used. This could unlock huge potential for wetland restoration, and there's no better time to recognise their benefits for people, nature, and climate. 🌍.

Psssst… adventure is calling 🌿 . Our doors are officially open to celebrate World Wetlands Day! . Thank you to everyone who signed up for a free ticket to ‘get lost’. 💚 . And why not bring us along for the ride? Let us know where fate takes you using the hashtag #WWDGetLost

RT @RamsarConv: #WorldWetlandsDay 2025 will see a vast array of events across the globe, including wetland restoration projects, educationa….