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!…
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…
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…
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…
Mudford Farm: An Example of the Benefits of Habitat Restoration In the summer of 2005, Biophilia Foundation purchased a 283-acre farm near Sudlersville, Maryland. This was our third whole farm habitat restoration demonstration project. The farm consisted of about 160 acres of farmland and 115 acres of woodland. The remainder of the property included a…