Switchgrass & Other Native Warm Season Grasses in Riparian Buffers
Riparian buffers are vegetated zones alongside rivers, streams, and other waterways. These natural formations play a critical role in safeguarding water quality, reducing erosion, and supporting biodiversity. When planted with native warm season grasses, these buffers become even more effective, thanks to the grasses’ deep root systems, nutrient uptake capabilities, and resilience in working landscapes. […]
Opportunity Knocks: How an Influx of Funding for Wetland Conservation Could Kickstart Your Next Big Project
Wetland conservancy is making a comeback. For our country’s first two centuries, wetlands across the United States were viewed as a waste. As a result, the U.S. lost an estimated 53 percent of its total wetland area from the colonial times through the 1980s. Wetlands were dried, drained and eliminated as the country expanded, which […]
Native Seeds in Wetland Systems and Natural Water Treatment
Regrettably, wetlands have often been viewed as undesirable wastelands to be avoided or destroyed. Today less than half of America’s original wetlands remain. The recent devastation left behind by Hurricane Ida is a grim reminder of what we have lost with them. Wetland losses have slowed in recent years thanks to our better understanding of […]