World Wetlands Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 2.

This is a tremendous opportunity to raise awareness in your own communities about the vital role wetlands have to play in conserving biodiversity, protecting us from flooding and providing greenspace for people to experience.

Our friends at Ontario Nature have created a Wetland Advocacy Guide, a resource to help you understand wetlands, the benefits they provide, the threats they face and the actions you can take to protect them. They have also created a template letter that can be adapted to any municipal councillors, highlighting in a positive manner the many benefits wetlands provide and why protecting them matters now more than ever.