Beaver Dams Provide Critical Environmental Benefits The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service notes that beavers are “one of the most cost effective and sustainable solutions for ecological restoration and climate change resilience.” And yet, in 2017, the U.S Department of Agriculture killed 23,646 beavers. A new approach to beaver management is needed. Dam That’s Good!…
Jaguars in the United States are extremely rare today but historically they have roamed throughout the southern portions of the nation. Although they have been rarely been spotted in the US over the past century, there have been recent sightings indicating that jaguars might be moving back. Biophilia Foundation is working with groups in southeastern…
The miraculous migration of Monarch butterflies reminds us of the importance of the restoration and preservation of monarch habitat. Without proper habitat for each stage of its life cycle, Monarchs cannot make their remarkable generational journey back to a few acres to survive winter. Migration of the Monarch: Monarch migration is one of nature’s great…
Dragonflies -The Hawks of the Insect World Are Important Environmental Indicators Dragonflies are an ancient family of insects. They have been around for 300 million years — predating even the dinosaurs. Some ancient dragonflies had a wingspan of more than 2 feet. Today, there are more than 5,000 different species of dragonflies and they can…
Nesting boxes can provide surprises Installing nesting structures, like bird nesting boxes, can be a great way to help wildlife. If properly installed and maintained, nesting boxes can provide a critical component of habitat for wildlife. And as with all things natural — nesting structures can provide a few delightful surprises. This has certainly been…
Restoring and protecting natural filters in the environment was the solution It is a complex system. Delivering clean water to a city of 8.6 million residents requires a great deal of planning and engineering. But in New York City, the most critical component of their water works system maybe the simplest: restoring and protecting natural filters…
Horseshoe Crabs Give Us a Lot to Learn About Relationships take work. Even our relationship with nature. If we are to develop a biophilic relationship with the natural world, we must work at it. As parents, my wife and I are mindful of developing a positive relationship between our twin boys and nature. A personal…
Photo Above: The Wood Duck is one of the most beautiful birds but has suffered great population losses due to market hunting and loss of habitat. Fortunately, government regulations and the actions of private individuals have helped their populations to rebound but threats remain. (Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage) My wife has done…
“Defender of the Everglades” Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1890-1998) was known as the “Defender of the Everglades”. Her book, The Everglades: River of Grass, was published in 1947 and has become known as the definitive account of the beauty and mystery of the Everglades with more than 500,000 copies sold. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota…
Wildlife friendly fencing presents an alternative to standard livestock fencing Livestock fencing can present a significant hazard to wildlife. It can disrupt migration, separate herds and even kill wildlife. Fortunately, wildlife friendly fencing presents an alternative that helps contain livestock while also not presenting a mortal threat to wildlife. Some of the specifics of wildlife…