Welcome Samantha Glover!

My name is Samantha Glover and I am the new Aquarist/Environmental Educator here at The Wetlands Institute. In May 2018, I graduated with a degree in marine science from Stockton University. During my undergraduate career at Stockton, I interned for the American...

Sturdy Savings and Wetlands Institute Renew 30+ Year Partnership

The Wetlands Institute and Sturdy Savings Bank reaffirmed Sturdy Savings Bank’s commitment to supporting The Wetlands Institute’s mission of promoting appreciation, understanding and stewardship of wetlands and coastal ecosystems through our programs in research, conservation and education.

Marsh Musings – Spring 2019

by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director It’s 2019, and it’s a very special year for all of us at The Wetlands Institute. This is the year we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Institute’s founding. The milestone is providing a perfect opportunity for us to...

The Collective Spirit of Education Now

by Brooke Knapick, Director of Educational Program Development As The Wetlands Institute prepared to celebrate its 25th Anniversary, Education leadership at the time wrote the following: “What are The Wetlands Institute’s plans for the next twenty-five years? What...

Army Corps and partners launch Seven Mile Island Living Lab

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the launch of the Seven Mile Island Living Laboratory, an initiative designed to advance and improve dredging and marsh restoration techniques in coastal New Jersey through innovative research, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and practical application. This project combines the expertise of the Army Corps, The Wetlands Institute, The Nature Conservancy and other partners.

50th Anniversary – Free Admission Wednesdays

In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we will waive General Admission fees for all visitors on the first Wednesday of each summer month: Wednesday, June 5Wednesday, July 3Wednesday, August 7Wednesday, September 4 What is happening at the Institute on these days? Find out...

Celebrating 50 Years of Research, Conservation and Education

Stone Harbor, NJ – On February 17, 2019, The Wetlands Institute is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its founding. The non-profit organization has a mission to preserve, protect and steward wetlands and coastal ecosystems and fulfills its mission through...

Home-Sweet-Home: Fostering Community Partnerships

by Brooke Knapick Environmental education for our youth is key to ensuring a future for the wetlands and coastal ecosystems. For many years, The Wetlands Institute has maintained long-standing partnerships with local schools in both Middle Township and Ocean City....