Sageland Collaborative’s Post

What do I love most about wetlands? I love wetlands because they are the be-all and end-all ecosystem. They are the intersection of forests and prairie, riverine and oceanic landscapes. Wetlands are stopping points along the way of a greater, worldly landscape. They not only connect landforms, but life. Wetlands purify and recharge fresh water - a unfortunate tragedy of the commons; they are home to an innumerable amount of species (Did you know 60% of all species on this planet *directly* interact with wetlands?); and they are our sense of place, a food source, and our collective history (Mni Wiconi). Wetlands do all of these things and more without asking for anything in return. I am proud to have some small part in protecting these diverse, complex, ever-changing, life-saving, and life-giving ecosystems.

We have less and less wild green space, but there are endless reasons why we NEED wild green space (as a species with deteriorating mental health, and as a planet with all its interconnected ecosystems). There are some good recommendations here to improve access to greenspace near urban areas.

A fascinating story about the complexity of how land gets managed in the United States. 🤔 https://lnkd.in/gq3qY7Kb Wildfire Aftermath: Recent fires in California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks ignite a conservation debate. 🌳🔥 Stakeholders: This issue brings together ecologists, conservation groups, park authorities, and the public. 🧑🔬🌿👥 NPS Proposal vs. Natural Regeneration: National Park Service advocates for reseeding; researchers and environmentalists argue for natural recovery. 🌱 vs. 🔄 Lawsuit Dynamics: The legal challenge highlights the complexity of environmental management and decision-making. ⚖️📜 Public Involvement: Emphasizes the need for inclusive discussions, considering all stakeholders, including the general public. 🗣️👫 Our Collective Role: Questions our responsibility in environmental policies - as guardians, interveners, or observers. 💭🌍

We 💙 wetlands! May is #AmericanWetlandsMonth, an opportunity to raise awareness about the ecological, social, and economic importance of wetlands especially those here in Massachusetts. Currently, Massachusetts has over 48,000 diverse acres of wetlands from the tidal wetlands found on our coasts to inland bogs, vernal pools, and more. Unfortunately, many have been filled, drained, ditched, polluted, and otherwise damaged. To undo the damage, DER works with many partners to carry out wetland restoration projects throughout the Commonwealth. Why do you love wetlands? 📸: Division of Ecological Restoration

A keystone species is a foundational part of a thriving ecosystem. They keep the balance and, in some cases, they're the ones that nourish entire communities of animals and people. Herring is one of these critical keystone species. Every year, the coastal waters around Vancouver Island turn turquoise during the spring herring spawn. Learn how these tiny eggs have an enormous impact on the well-being of ecosystems, Indigenous communities and the local economy: https://nature.ly/3xCDsPq

This protected area that I just drove thru, surveyed, looked for Red urchin/kelp forest in this past week is more than 90% collapsed. Near the pier where many people unload to camp on Santa Rosa island used to have kelp forest regularly for most of my lifetime, for many decades/millennia up until the recently. Aerial photos of kelp forest in decade increments will convey truth/reality of the kelp loss/climate change situation. The gps can’t keep up with the rate of the kelp’s disappearance, meaning it shows kelp forest that is no longer there, that has changed to white rock/bleached/dead /moon bottom. The mismanagement of Channel Islands National Park, the failure to address ocean water quality or “human” impact in general is why the kelp is gone, not purple urchins/lack of starfish, or El Niño. If western science is going to blame a species let’s blame the right one. Red urchin do NOT work against there habitat/environment/ what is in there proximity…that is Western and Eastern cultures specialty, that is how they work not the kelp forest/nature/nor Native American human beings.

In Nunatsiavut, efforts are underway to protect the waters surrounding the Torngat Mountains. This remarkable and culturally rich landscape sustains a diverse ecosystem of seabirds, fish, whales, and people, and it is set to become the first Inuit-led national marine conservation area. In this article from The Narwhal, explore the history of the region and meet the people working toward its protection.

🌊 Immerse yourself in the wonders of marine life at Loxahatchee River Center in Jupiter! 🏛️ Located at 805 N US Highway 1, it's a hub of environmental education and river exploration. 🤿 Have you dived into the rich marine knowledge here? Share your favorite river-center experience in the comments below! 🏠 For any questions about living from Jupiter to Palm Beach, Florida, send me a DM! 💬 #LoxahatcheeRiverCenter #RiverExploration #ShareYourExperience

One of the best keynotes on the critical future of working lands and conservation. Lesli Allison I highly reccomend you listen to this. https://lnkd.in/g2pw3Vjk Old Salt Festival was profound for the caliber of minds that came together to share in case studies, collaborations happening between rancher and conservation organizations, stories of mindset shifts in producers and gov agencies, chefs and investors walking the walks. What Western Landowners Alliance is doing to build bridges is critical.

🦈 Recent sightings of great white sharks being chased off the coast of Cape Cod by seals– and even a school of bluefish– have raised the question: where do these sharks hang out– and why? A new study by #WHOI ecologist found that sharks and other large fish make frequent trips to the #OceanTwilightZone, sometimes as deep as 6,000 feet. The study emphasizes the importance of this critical habitat and raises questions about the changing marine ecosystem. Dive deeper with the Boston Herald: go.whoi.edu/SharkDives