Although several existing programs have been recognized to address saline wetland conservation needs, they alone have not been enough to ensure the long term protection of this endangered resource.
Other partners have contributed to the SWCP through their support of Nebraska Environmental Trust grants awarded to the Partnership and/or through providing resources for the conservation and restoration of the Eastern Saline Wetlands.
[citation needed] The Partnership is currently responsible for the management of over 2,600 acres (11 km2) of saline wetlands and associated conservation zones from various sites in Lancaster and Saunders Counties.
[citation needed] Since its inception, the SWCP has initiated several educational activities to involve and inform the communities in and around Lincoln, NE about the unique saline wetlands and what’s being done to protect the rare resource.
The Partnership established an annual program with the Environmental Studies class of one Lincoln, NE public high school on saline wetlands in 2005.
Topics covered regarding the saline wetlands include vegetation, hydrology, entomology, restoration and mitigation, management, well monitoring and sampling, wildlife, and the relationship of urbanized development with natural areas.