2026 Wetland Science Conference
A three-day conference for wetland and water professionals in the Upper Midwest.
February 26, 2026 - June 01, 2026  ·  On demand access available now

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-out 2026 Wetland Science Conference held February 24-26 in Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells!

It’s not too late to gain access to On-Demand content. On-Demand registration includes recordings of conference oral presentations and poster pdfs. Click the 'Register' button above to purchase On-Demand access.

We welcomed over 400 scientists and professionals of the wetland and water community of Wisconsin and the upper Midwest to:

  • Share wetland research, restoration, management, or outreach program;
  • Learn new identification and assessment approaches and techniques;
  • Hear about approaches to incorporating wetlands into watershed & community planning;
  • Discuss the latest in wetland science, planning, and protection issues;
  • Look ahead to the future of wetland science and practices in Wisconsin and the Midwest.

If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2027 conference, see conference.wisconsinwetlands.org/sponsors for information.

Key Speakers
Key Speakers

Dr. Holly Dolliver (Department Chair/Professor, UW-River Falls) & Dr. Amanda Little (Professor/Program Director, UW-Stout)
Digging in: Wetland soils of Wisconsin and their role in ecological restoration
Wednesday, February 25, 9:00 am

Steve Ventura, Professor emeritus, UW-Madison, 
Layers for going deeper: Uncovering a wetland’s history, biology, hydrology, and more through digital resources
Thursday, February 26, 8:30 am

Sponsors
Presenters

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Exhibitors

Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources, LLC

Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources, LLC specializes providing maintenance work within naturalized detention basins, wetland mitigation areas, rain gardens, forest preserves, public park areas, and other native landscaping areas.

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Transforming ideas into reality® since 1958, GAI Consultants is an engineering and planning consulting firm specializing in a diverse range of environmental services for energy and infrastructure projects.

Heartland Ecological Group

We provide our clients with professional ecological solutions. We specialize in the assessment, mapping, restoration, and application of regulatory policies related to wetlands, streams, and other natural resources.

HOBO Data Loggers

HOBO Data Loggers offers monitoring solutions that deliver dependable water level and water quality data, empowering you to assess, plan, and implement effective wetland strategies for a sustainable future.

ISG

Johnson's Nursery

Johnson's Nursery is a wholesale and retail plant nursery that grows local ecotype native plant material, and new to market ornamental material.

Merjent

Merjent is a full-service consulting firm with a long history serving the energy industry. We offer a wide range of environmental, engineering, field, land, and restoration services to our clients.

MNL

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a statewide non-profit organization that protects Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature.

RES

Scalgo

Scalgo Live is an interactive surface water management and planning tool that is highly relevant for engineers, scientists, and practitioners specializing in wetland restoration and hydraulic reconnection.

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (formerly Madison Audubon) works to protect and improve habitat for birds and other wildlife through land acquisition and management, education, and advocacy.

UW Biodiversity Conservation and Management Program

Earn your master’s degree in Biodiversity Conservation and Management or a graduate certificate in biodiversity science, data management, or conservation leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay – 100% online.

UW-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning

UW-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning connects the university to the community by offering innovative educational opportunities. We offer an array of professional development opportunities for wetlands and waterways professionals in WI.

Wisconsin's Green Fire

Wisconsin’s Green Fire® supports our conservation legacy by promoting science-based management of natural resources.

Wisconsin Wetlands Association

We help people and communities care for wetlands. Become a member today!

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Agenda
Wednesday, February 25
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Upper Dells Ballroom Speakers: Holly Dolliver, UW–River Falls; Amanda Little, UW–Stout Digging in: Wetland soils of Wisconsin and their role in ecological restoration Sponsored by We Energies Foundation
11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells B Moderator: Erin O'Brien (Wisconsin Wetlands Association) Sponsored by J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells D Moderator: Sally Jarosz (Wisconsin DNR) Sponsored by BioApp
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells A Moderator: Anne Lacy (International Crane Foundation) Sponsored by Thompson & Associates Wetland Services
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells D Moderator: Sally Jarosz (Wisconsin DNR) Sponsored by ISG
1:50 PM - 3:10 PM
1:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells B Moderator: Josh Brown (Wisconsin DNR) Sponsored by Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells A Moderator: Mike Mossman (Wisconsin DNR, retired) Sponsored by Merjent
3:40 PM - 5:00 PM
3:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells B Moderator: Travis Olson (UW-Madison Division of Extension) Sponsored by TRC
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells D Moderator: Maddy Reick (Stantec) Sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells A Moderator: Mike Mossman (Wisconsin DNR, retired) Sponsored by GAI Consulting, Inc.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Upper Dells Ballroom & Atrium Sponsored by GEI Consultants, Inc.
Thursday, February 26
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Upper Dells Ballroom Steve Ventura, Professor emeritus, UW-Madison From Layers for going deeper: Uncovering a wetland’s history, biology, hydrology, and more through digital resources Sponsored by Fund for Lake Michigan
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Upper Dells Ballroom Moderator: Tracy Hames (Wisconsin Wetlands Association) Sponsored by Ho-Chunk Nation & Ho-Chunk Gaming WI Dells
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells B Moderator: Sarah Kraszewski (Heartland Ecological Group) Sponsored by Westwood Professional Services
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells A Moderator: Dreux Watermolen (Wisconsin DNR) Sponsored by Hey & Associates, Inc.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells A Moderator: Dreux Watermolen (Wisconsin DNR) Sponsored by Resource Environmental Solutions
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Password: BeneathTheSurface Please note the password is case sensitive! Location: Lower Dells B Moderator: Tally Hamilton (Ducks Unlimited) Sponsored by Davey Resource Group, Inc.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: Lower Dells E Facilitators: Anya Jeninga-Nehls (UW-Madison Division of Extension), Ellen Voss (River Alliance), and Sara Walling (Clean Wisconsin)

The Wetland Science Conference is proudly hosted by the 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.

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Wetland Science Conference Cancellation Policy

All sales are final, and no refunds are available.
No refunds will be given for conference registrations, as oral presentation session recordings will be available on demand following the conference. If you are not able to attend the in-person conference and you notify us in writing no later than two weeks prior to the first day of the conference, we will refund the difference between an in-person conference registration and an on-demand-only registration. No refunds of conference fees will be made in the case of non-attendance or less than two weeks’ notice. Substitutions will be accepted. Field trips, workshops, and on-demand registration fees are non-refundable as we have fixed costs for running these sessions (e.g., instructor costs, bus rental) that we cover through the fees we charge for them.

Thank you for understanding our need for this policy. Please call 608-250-9971 if you have any questions.