Urban Wetlands

WWT envisages the creation of wildlife-rich urban wetlands for wellbeing across many different scales, from ponds in people’s gardens to large blue spaces in their neighbourhoods. To support a Urban Wetlands for Wellbeing route map, I was delighted to be commissioned to explore urban wetlands across the UK, from mini-wetlands, living walls, natural ponds and large urban parks in regional cities. WWT envisages the creation of wildlife-rich urban wetlands for wellbeing across many different scales, from ponds in people’s gardens to large blue spaces in their neighbourhoods.

1 in 3 people don’t have access to nature within a 15 minute walk and it’s WWT’s mission to protect and accelerate the provision of urban wetlands that sit at the heart of the community.

“We know that a blue environment can be

as good or even better for you than a green

one: living near or visiting the coast, rivers

and lakes increases people’s reported levels

of mental health and wellbeing.”

Sir James Bevan

Chief Executive, Environment Agency