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ADV - Restoration of Wetlands and the Value of Wetland Credit Banking
Restoration of Wetlands and the Value of Wetland Credit Banking website
8000 County Road 110 WestMound, MN 55364
The Mader family transitioned 41 acres of cropland to restored wetlands on the family farm near St. Bonifacius, MN, establishing the only wetland credit bank in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Learn about the frustrations, rewards, costs, and revenue with the 9-year effort which was recently determined to now have more than 95% Minnesota native plants. During this session, we will hear firsthand how the Mader family worked with consultant Wes Boll of Moore Engineering to restore the wetlands. We will also conduct vegetation transects to provide additional data on the status of the restoration.
Weather permitting, this session will take place primarily outdoors so please come prepared with long pants, a water bottle, waterproof or water repellant boots, and any desired field guides, including the iNaturalist app.
The course fee of $35 includes all materials and supplies.
The course cost is $35 and includes course manuals and supplies.
Course Dates:
Meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on:
- Thursday, June 22, 2023
Instructor Information
Britt Forsberg (she/her/hers) is an Engagement Coordinator with Thriving Earth Exchange at the American Geophysical Union. In this role, she supports communities as they address their environmental priorities. She holds a BA in Biology and Environmental Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College and an MEd in Family Education from the University of Minnesota. She has taught each of the biome courses but lives in the Big Woods with her family. She gained an appreciation for bees through her work with the Minnesota Bee Atlas but can't break the habit of keeping her eyes on the ground to look for plants.
Sponsor Information
Minnesota Master Naturalist
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