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Underfoot and Overlooked: Groundwater’s Key Role in Ecosystem Resilience. Satellite imagery can reveal which ecosystems are impacted and resilient to drought. When paired with groundwater data, this information can help water managers and conservationists ensure groundwater is available for ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/gczHFd2R California Department of Water Resources National Audubon Society The Nature Conservancy Water Foundation #CAwater #groundwater #SGMA #sustainability

Peatlands are wetland ecosystems where waterlogged conditions capture plant material and keep it from fully decomposing. Peatland destruction causes the loss of carbon and takes away future carbon absorbing capacity. WCS Canada uses GIS to measure peatland cover and carbon storage, record the lands’ protected status and risks from development, inform fieldwork, and prioritize conservation efforts. Learn more about WCS and their conservation efforts in this #EsriBlog https://lnkd.in/gdZE2-gE #EsriWater #WaterResources

🌊 The Everglades is an essential ecosystem in South Florida, providing a freshwater supply for millions of people. 🌳 The restoration of this vital waterway is a priority for ensuring the sustainability of the area's ecosystems and the long-term health of the region's residents. 🤝 That's why we're partnering with experts to restore the Everglades and ensure South Florida's freshwater supply. 🌎 We're working on projects such as improving water flows throughout the river and its tributaries, restoring natural habitats, and controlling invasive species. 🧪 We're also conducting research to understand the impact of climate change on the Everglades and the region's freshwater supply. 💪 Together, we can protect and preserve the Everglades for generations to come. #EvergladesRestoration #FreshwaterSupply #SouthFlorida

🌊 The Everglades is an essential ecosystem in South Florida, providing a freshwater supply for millions of people. 🌳 The restoration of this vital waterway is a priority for ensuring the sustainability of the area's ecosystems and the long-term health of the region's residents. 🤝 That's why we're partnering with experts to restore the Everglades and ensure South Florida's freshwater supply. 🌎 We're working on projects such as improving water flows throughout the river and its tributaries, restoring natural habitats, and controlling invasive species. 🧪 We're also conducting research to understand the impact of climate change on the Everglades and the region's freshwater supply. 💪 Together, we can protect and preserve the Everglades for generations to come. #EvergladesRestoration #FreshwaterSupply #SouthFlorida

High Country News makes a strong case for wetlands. They aren't getting the reputation they warrant as a star carbon capturer among the treasure trove of ecosystem services Earth provides. The article speaks to the need to map, measure, and conserve the wetlands we still have and we've underestimated their presence and their role in ensuring a resilient future. Paraphrased, the action needed will be a part of the toolkit we need to maintain resilience to climate change, have clean water, feed ourselves, and stay safe from flooding. I agree that we must do better in wetland conservation efforts. https://lnkd.in/gK6KX4tP

River restoration includes several strategies to reinstate natural processes and the functioning of rivers, improving biodiversity, building resilience, and benefitting people and wildlife.  They help mitigate and reverse the negative effects we’ve imposed on the environment for years. Learn more about river restoration techniques and their importance in my article for Thames21: https://lnkd.in/eRzS6wHA

A second year of work has wrapped up for the Sturgeon Bank Sediment Enhancement Pilot Project in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia—an ambitious endeavor aimed at reclaiming lost ground and restoring the marsh to its former footprint in an innovative and sustainable way while, among other goals, combating sea-level rise and coastal biodiversity loss. The benefits of marsh restoration extend far beyond ecological renewal, and includes coastal flood protection. A healthy marsh serves as a natural buffer against coastal erosion and flooding, safeguarding nearby communities and infrastructure. By enhancing the resilience of the marsh ecosystem, the project contributes to the overall resilience of coastal areas. #TheNatureForce #NatureBasedSolutions #FloodMitigation #CoastalFloodProtection #SeaLevelRise #CoastalErosion #ClimateResilience

Today is World Environment Day, with a focus on growing forests, reviving water sources, and bringing back soils. 🌱 Tinytag count data loggers are used by the Peak District National Park Authority to help monitor the impact of moorland conservation and restoration on rainfall flowing overland across the surface of the moor. Read the full case study here: https://ow.ly/PZEb50S9Qty #tinytag #dataloggers #environment #restoration #WorldEnvironmentDay

INNOVATIVE PROJECT AIMS TO SAFEGUARD BRITISH KELP FROM POTENTIAL DECLINE #Kelpforests play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing #habitat and food for a diverse range of #marinespecies. However, various factors such as #climatechange, #pollution, and #overfishing have led to a decline in #kelp populations across the world, posing a significant threat to the health of coastal #ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/eTzTpZkT

In Washington State, there's an ongoing effort to protect the Duwamish River and its native fish populations as climate change threatens their existence.⁠ ✅ Over the years, populations of native Chinook salmon and steelhead have declined drastically. Recent studies have pinpointed a significant threat to these federally protected species: an increase in extreme heat due to the removal of native trees along the riverbanks, in addition to pollution and urban development.⁠ ✅ To tackle this problem, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe created solar aspect shade maps. These maps show the areas where shade is essential to lower high water temperatures in the river. Click the link to see how communities are banding together to protect their cherished waterways and the species they depend on! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gjnVVbEH #UrbanWaters #RiverRestoration #EnvironmentalJustice #ExtremeHeat