Wetter for Waders — Somerset Coastal Wetlands
WWT and its partners completed a two-year programme of wetland works across more than 370 hectares at Steart Marshes and the neighbouring Somerset Wetlands National Nature Reserve. The work restored scrapes, ponds, lagoons and drains, improved water controls and added a saltmarsh boardwalk.[1][2]
Current position
WWT confirmed completion in its 9 April 2026 report. Water-level management and reserve maintenance continue after the funded works.
Project details
- More than £800,000 from the Species Survival Fund supported the programme.
- The reported 370-plus hectares includes habitat enhanced or restored across the participating sites.
Timeline
2024
Two-year habitat programme begins.
2026
Funded works completed; results published by WWT on 9 April.