Fresh water

You’re supporting wildlife and wetlands in Tanzania

Thanks to you, communities in Tanzania are taking the lead in conserving vital wetlands – and protecting livelihoods for tens of thousands of people

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First ever population boost for Yangtze finless porpoise

After decades of decline, the number of critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoises has risen for the first time – thanks to your support

Discover our waterway wildlife

Rivers, streams and canals are home to a huge range of wildlife, and summer is when they’re at their most bustling. We’ve picked eight species for you to spot

An aerial photograph of the Amazon river in Colombia

New species recorded in the Colombian Amazon

Your support has helped scientists explore untouched areas of the Amazon

An Irrawaddy dolphin jumping out of the water

Sound solution for river dolphins in Borneo

Thanks to new technology we’ve developed, dolphins and other endangered wildlife can be safely steered away from fishing nets

A pink river dolphin leaps out of the water

Protecting the Amazon’s river dolphins

Icons of the Amazon, river dolphins are a vital barometer of the health of the river. As threats to their survival grow, we’re developing new technology to protect them

An aerial landscape photo of the Yangtze river winding through green mountainsides

River rescue plan in place

After years of WWF campaigning, a new law will help protect the Yangtze river and its wildlife

You helped us discover more about pink river dolphins

An expedition in Colombia, made possible thanks to your support, has helped us learn more about pink river dolphins and how to protect them