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The Northern Redbelly Dace and the Blackside Darter—two state-threatened fish species—are getting much-needed habitat enhancements at the Gary Gulch Game Production Area in Deuel County. We were grateful to play a part in this effort alongside RESPEC and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks. Our role included: ✅ Conducting a baseline stream assessment of Gary Creek ✅ Performing wetland delineation services to identify and map wetland and stream boundaries ✅ Securing Section 404 permitting for placement of habitat structures in the creek The project addresses challenges facing the stream—like sedimentation, bank erosion, and declining riparian vegetation—and will create healthier stream conditions for these fish species. Construction is underway, and we look forward to seeing this collaborative effort improve in-stream habitat conditions. #EngineeringABetterCommunity #SDGFP #WildlifeConservation #NorthernRedbellyDace #BlacksideDarter #GaryGulchProject

✅ Enhancing habitat for crucial species ✅ Building resilience against climate change ✅ Ensuring a sustainable future for our ecosystems We’re excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Prospect Island Tidal Habitat Restoration Project! This 1,600-acre project, led by the California Department of Water Resources and Bureau of Reclamation will help endangered species such as Delta smelt and Chinook salmon while supporting the long-term operations of the federal Central Valley Project and #StateWaterProject. #DeltaRestoration #ClimateAction #Conservation

A pioneering river restoration project on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Somerset has delivered dramatic benefits for both wildlife and local communities in just 12 months. Over 10 football pitches’ worth of new wetlands have been created, leading to a remarkable 1,800% increase in aquatic habitat. The restored floodplain now plays a key role in slowing water flow, improving water quality and reducing flood risk for downstream communities. The project has turned what was once a neat, sterile landscape into a dynamic 'messy' ecosystem, teeming with life. Species such as water voles, wildfowl and even green sandpipers are thriving in the new habitat, alongside an array of birds, insects and plants. The constant supply of water has also resulted in the site being very green and lush with thousands of wildflowers, like wild carrot, providing food for pollinators. After being tested during England’s wettest 18-month period on record, the restored landscape not only withstood the extreme weather but helped prevent floods and droughts by storing and releasing water naturally. “We had just the worst winter you can imagine post restoration in terms of the number of storms and sheer volume of rain," says Ben Eardley project manager at the National Trust. "The site responded really well... demonstrating the value of the restoration in providing resilience to hydrological extremes.” Sharing our news via BBC Countryfile. Image credit: Jonathan Ridley. . . . . #restoration #rewilding #lookafterourenvironment #lookafterwildlife #wildflowers #lovewildflowers #nature #riverrestoration

Here's an old article I wrote with a lot of folks about One-Steppe back in the day: https://lnkd.in/euyejteA Looking forward to seeing great reclamation and restoration work moving forward.

The MWRD and the Forest Preserves of Cook County are partnering on a feasibility study in southeast Cook County for a collaborative project to provide flood relief, restore the local ecology and create new outdoor recreational opportunities for neighboring communities. “We are excited to launch the Deer Creek-Third Creek Reservoir feasibility study with our partners at the Forest Preserves of Cook County to promote resilience and the beauty of the Southland,” said MWRD President Commissioner Kari Steele. “We look forward to evaluating a project of this magnitude that can potentially mitigate flooding and yield multiple benefits.” This 20-month study will assess the potential for the MWRD and the Forest Preserves to coordinate and share costs for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a Deer Creek-Third Creek Reservoir. If feasible, the system would provide naturalized stormwater storage for flood-prone communities in nearby Glenwood, Ford Heights, Lansing, Thornton, South Holland, Calumet City, Dolton and unincorporated areas. MWRD.org/News: https://lnkd.in/deXH-ivM #MWRD #CookCounty #Glenwood #FordHeights #Lansing #Thornton #SouthHolland #CalumetCity #Dolton #StormwaterManagement

A remarkable landscape in the eastern Sierra Nevada is now protected forever. Trust for Public Land preservation of Sardine Meadow is a monumental win for California’s stunning mountain landscapes, vital watersheds, and communities. These 569 acres of protected meadows and streams will safeguard clean drinking water, and serve as natural defense against drought, fire, and floods. But this work is not just about 30x30 or restoring a landscape—it ensures people can connect with the outdoors through nearby hiking and cycling, for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/g2_jtReD

Restore your shoreline with the best practices! 🙌 Learn about the different types of shoreline restoration techniques to keep your waterfront safe and healthy 🌊 #shorelinerestoration #waterlinepreservation #waterwayprotection

🌄 Restoring with Respect: The Rollover Approach at Longcliffe At Longcliffe, we're dedicated to more than just transforming landscapes. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is at the heart of our quarry restoration efforts. By adopting the 'Rollover' method, we’re proud to contribute to the evolving practices that blend ecological care with the natural beauty of the Derbyshire Dales' landscape. This innovative approach progressively restores quarry benches into gentle, rolling slopes that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. But it's not just about looks. The rollover slopes make the areas more accessible for biodiversity to flourish. Since debuting this method with our Aldwark quarry restoration in 2020, the benefits have been clear. The softer, more natural contours not only improve the visual impact of former quarry sites but also create rich habitats for wildlife. Field grasses, wildflowers, bats, stoats, voles, and kestrels are just a few examples of the resurgence of life in these restored areas. Our commitment to this approach is ongoing. This is more than a restoration technique; it's a commitment to Longcliffe's dedication to environmental stewardship and community values. With each rollover slope, we're not just giving back to the land; we're ensuring it thrives for decades to come. #Longcliffe #InnovationInRestoration #RolloverSlopes #SustainableQuarrying #BiodiversityBoost

We talk a lot about the important role that prescribed fire has on our landscapes, but good fire is just one tool in our vegetation management strategy. We often prepare for fire by creating shaded fuel breaks – reducing surface and ladder fuels in strategic locations to slow fire spread and create buffer zones. This winter, we worked with the talented teams at Spye General Engineering and Hanford to implement the Rodger’s Ridge Shaded Fuel Break at our Live Oaks Ranch Preserve. The one-mile-long, 16-acre stretch is a prominent ridgeline between Knight’s Valley and Calistoga, and is critical to slowing the movement of wildfire into the nearby city. We will now be able use the shaded fuel break as an anchor for prescribed fire and forest health thinning on an adjacent 22-acre hillside, which will reinforce the ridgeline work. We secured funding from the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District’s Vegetation Management Grant Program to implement this multi-benefit project, preparing it for prescribed burning in partnership with Northern Sonoma Fire District in fall 2024. Returning good fire to our landscapes is the most effective method to improve forest health and build resilience to future wildfires. Learn more about our Living with Fire program at https://ow.ly/hSVJ50RooyV #GoodFire #vegetationmanagement #PrescribedFire #SonomaLandTrust

https://lnkd.in/gYwyyuYU MFA is so proud to be a part of the mussel bed restoration project currently underway in Te Tauihu. The linked video showcases the latest deployment in Mohua/Golden Bay this year. The Mussel Bed Restoration Project aims to restore wild Greenshell mussel beds that were over-fished in the past. Mussels are the building blocks of many coastal environments and provide a number of critical ecosystem services including providing habitat, stabilising the seabed and filtering the water. Whilst farmed mussels provide the same ecosystem services, restoration of the wild beds will only provide further benefits. A secondary benefit of thriving wild mussel beds is the production of juvenile mussels (known as spat) that can then be caught and grown on marine farms.