The Wetlands Initiative

Environmental ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

The Wetlands Initiative is an environmental services organization based in Chicago that focuses on restoring wetlands and their related habitats to improve water quality, biodiversity, climate resilience, and human well-being. It emphasizes the diversity of wetland types and their integration within broader ecosystems, highlighting the range of services wetlands provide, from water filtration to flood mitigation and recreational opportunities. The work aims to restore wetlands across Illinois and neighboring regions rather than treating wetlands as isolated features.

It partners with public agencies, land managers, and communities to advance restoration projects that restore wetland ecosystems and their beneficiaries. The organization has a longstanding collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service dating to 2001, including restoration work at Midewin on the west side across eight parcels totaling 3,376 acres. This history underscores its role in collaborative restoration efforts within Illinois and beyond.

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