Wisconsin Tribes: Leading the way in protecting and restoring wetlands and watersheds

The newest in a series of videos produced by the Wisconsin Wetlands Association, Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council, and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service highlights the work of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe in Northern Wisconsin. The Lac Courte Oreilles Band’s Conservation Department is bringing back wetlands and wild rice after their reservation’s wetlands and wild rice beds were completely destroyed more than 100 years ago by the creation of the Chippewa Flowage. Bringing back wetlands and wild rice is helping revitalize and sustain their culture and way of life. This work also helps maintain high water quality, manage flood waters, and provide vital habitat. The healthier natural environment provides opportunities for their people to hunt, fish, and gather what nature has provided and establishes relationships that will build a stronger community today and for future generations. These videos are part of a larger initiative by the partners to raise awareness of the vital work Tribes in Wisconsin are doing to protect and restore wetlands and watersheds. View the videos at wisconsinwetlands.org/WiTribesCaringForWetlands.

05/24/25