In our first episode featuring three expert guests, we explore the importance of wetlands, the challenges they face and how restoration and mitigation efforts are making a difference. We also dive into the Fowler Woods wetland project here in Richland County.

Thank you to our special guests:

Jim Palus – Restoration Ecologist at The Nature Conservancy

Mark Dilley – Chief Scientist at MAD Scientist Associates, LLC

Jenny Adkins – Director of Business Development & Marketing at MAD Scientist Associates, LLC

Wondering about wetlands?

  1. Common Wetland Plants of Ohio - https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub5530_WetlandPlantsWEB_R1221.pdf
  2. Wetland Soils, Hydrology, and Geomorphology https://www.fs.usda.gov/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2014/nrs_2014_jackson_001.pdf
  3. Classification and Types of Wetlands https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/classification-and-types-wetlands#undefined
  4. AmphIBI Field Manual https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/epa.ohio.gov/Portals/35/wetlands/AmphIBI_Field_Manual.pdf
  5. Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Manual https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/wetlands_9invertebrate.pdf
  6. Ohio Rapid Assessment Method (ORAM) https://mwbinst.com/courses/ohio-rapid-assessment-method
  7. Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/fowler-woods-state-nature-preserve
  8. TNC Request for Proposals Fowler Woods https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/documents/tnc-rfp_fowler-woods_design-build_final.pdf
  9. Sackett v. EPA https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-454_4g15.pdf

Connect with us

  1. Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ or call 419-774-8986
  2. Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/
  3. The Nature Conservancy in Ohio https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/ohio/
  4. MAD Scientist Associates LLC https://madscientistassociates.net/

Musical Talent

Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

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