Envisioning a world with plentiful healthy wetlands improving water quality, climate, biodiversity, and human well-being.


PADDLING & FISHING SEason

Volunteer opportunities

The 2026 paddling and fishing season at the Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge extends from May 1st through September 7th. View this year’s fishing limits and plan your visit today.

Plan your visit…

Read the 2024 Annual Report

Our 2024 Annual Report celebrates three decades of impact and showcases the past, present, and future of TWI’s work.

Read the full report…

Spring is plug planting season, and we have two upcoming volunteer opportunities in May for folks ready to get their hands dirty and help plant native wetland and prairie species!

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What is a wetland?

Check out our handy infographic to learn about the three characteristics that all wetlands share.

View the infographic here…