Posted in water on Nov 28th, 2012
Reprinted with permission from author Chandler Van Voorhis of GreenTrees, LLC Water has played a critical role in the formation of the United States. As President Theodore Roosevelt stated 100 years ago, in the first ever White House Conference on Conservation, “It was in Philadelphia that the representatives of all the States met for what was in [...]
Posted in conservation on Feb 7th, 2012
Environmental pride in local resources is a conservation approach that works. Rare’s mission is to conserve imperiled species and ecosystems around the world. Rare inspires people to care about and protect nature. Rare’s signature Pride campaigns are now used by local conservationists and organizations across the globe. It’s Rare’s method for motivating behavior change and [...]
Posted in stewardship on Sep 13th, 2011
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Posted in rivers on Aug 2nd, 2011
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ujfDRJ02g] The Yellowstone River remains one of our last natural waterways linking the America of today with an area only few have encountered. No other river in the world is more visited than the Yellowstone at Artist point, within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, yet 500 miles downstream in North Dakota, it is [...]
Posted in planning on Jul 5th, 2011
A baseline assessment can best be described as the basis by which to judge the success of any action taken to conserve, protect, enhance or restore water resources. Monitoring, when properly executed, continues to evaluate the health of the resource after any action is taken in order to track results in a meaningful way. Trout [...]
Posted in planning on May 24th, 2011
What is the value of clean, clear water flowing down a mountain stream? Many would say “priceless,” as irreplaceable as air or sunshine. But the truth is that healthy, intact ecosystems and the ecological services they provide have tangible values which can be measured. Trout Headwaters we’re in the business of helping our clients identify [...]
Posted in restoration on May 22nd, 2011
There are numerous options for approach when it comes to the complex issues of riverbank stabilization. FEMA’s “Engineering with Nature- Alternative Techniques to Riprap Bank Stabilization” highlights several basic alternative measures that have successfully been used. The case studies demonstrate the use of erosion control blankets, woody plantings, LWD and more, highlighting the improved ecological [...]
Posted in water on May 20th, 2011
Fascinating essay on water and sustainability from recent Nobel Conference. A.J.S. Rayl’s work in Periscope Up reflects on the significant human-caused changes to our planet’s natural landscape, asking among other things if the United States will make the decision to preserve and restore. And if so, will it be soon enough? >Read More https://gustavus.edu/events/nobelconference/2009/periscope-up.php Tweet
Posted in stewardship on May 3rd, 2010
From the eagle’s nest, located on 2,700 acres, Duke Farms in Hillsborough, N.J. and live via webcam….join Eagle Cam. View Eagle Cam Duke Farms is one of the largest privately owned parcels of undeveloped land in the state. Its mission is to serve as a model of environmental stewardship and inspire visitors to become informed [...]
Posted in planning on Apr 20th, 2010
How do we enhance the value of rural and wide open land while preserving its natural resources, wildlife habitat and the lifestyle it affords for generations to come? As an alternative to conventional development of rural lands, Field Sport Concepts, Ltd was conceived by a group of concerned land-use professionals and has grown to encompass a wide [...]
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