by Randall Arendt
Restoration Examples
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Wetlands Tryon Farm, Michigan City, Indiana Much of the Midwest was historically dotted with "prairie potholes," providing welcome rest stops for migrating waterfowl. But most of these natural watering-holes were tiled and drained as farmers gradually extended their areas of cultivation. Experts tell us that the majority of wetlands loss in this country has occurred not in coastal locations, but rather in interior areas such as this. Recognizing the ease with which such water features could be brought back into existence, developers Eve and Ed Noonan re-created several ponds where Mother Nature had intended them to be, adding something of beauty (and wildlife value) to this new rural neighborhood as part of an overall sales and marketing strategy. Photo by Randall Arendt. |
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