CNHP has developed guidance on working in wetlands for diverse users from land owners and managers to watershed groups. Our resources include information on restoration, conservation, and best management practices. Read More
CNHP is currently working with eight state agencies to craft a joint strategic plan for managing and protecting wetlands in Colorado. Read More
CNHP’s Ecological Integrity Assessment (EIA) methods can be used to assess the ecological condition of wetlands across Colorado. A full manual and data forms are available for download. Read More

Collaborations & Partnerships

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency EPA

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife CPW

CO Department of Transportation CDOT CDOT

NatureServe NatureServe NatureServe

U.S. Forest Service U.S. Forest Service U.S. Forest Service

Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management BLM

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service FWS

Great Outdoors Colorado GOCO GOCO

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Colorado’s Source for Comprehensive Wetland Information

The Colorado Wetland Information Center (CWIC) is a resource developed by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program through funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

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Watershed Toolbox

View over 80 different map layers related to wetland types, habitats, water quality, water quantity, and conservation and restoration priority areas in Colorado.

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Wetland Field Guide

CNHP's field guides and app help wetland professionals and the general public to identify most vascular plant species they found within Colorado’s wetlands.

Fen wetland in the San Juan Mountains. Lexine Long, CNHP.

Wetland Ecosystems

Colorado contains a range of different wetland types, from fens to playas. See detailed descriptions and photos of our major wetland systems.