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ova oas.o 0 al tO CL MENO limow 1-t c+7 MN 55014 =2123 i ,The Practice of RESTORING ECOSYSTEMS A One -day Regional Seminar Des Moines February 22, 200 Minneapolis/ St. Paul Area February 23, 2001 SPONSORED BY The National Arbor Day Foundation arbordiy.org IN COOPERATION WITH Land & Water Magazine Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa Association of Naturalists Iowa Academy of Science Iowa Environmental Council Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Iowa Heartland Resource Conservation & Development Council Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development Council Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Three Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation & Development Council Anoka Conservation District The Practice of RESTORING NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS A One-day Regional Seminar Des Moines February 22, 2001 Minneapolis /St. Paul Area February 23. 2001 The practice of restoring native ecosystems is not only becoming more common, it is becoming a more crucial element in the effort to maintain natural systems and habitats. A brad cross- section of professionals is involved in the restoration and creation of ecosystems across the country and around the world. The restoration of degraded ecosystems, or the creation of new ones, can be a powerful tool on environmental stewardship. This seminar will examine the principles behind the concept of restoration as well as important ".iies, approaches, and techniques. Case studies .il be included to provide real -world examples a show how you can apply what you learn in our own projects. Topic outline • Defining ecological restoration and other key terminology • Ecological health assessment and planning • The elements of good design • The science of wetland ecology • Streambank restoration • Bioengineering • Prairie ecosystems • Woodland and savanna systems • Pond edge aquascaping • Best management practices (BMPs) • Maintenance needs for long -term success • Role of stormwater management • Urban corridors and greenway restoration • Habitat restoration techniques • Discussion/conclusion What you will learn ❑ You'll learn about the most progressive techniques being used in the restoration of a variety of ecosystems. O You'll learn the components of a good design and how to base that design on a clear understanding of historic ecosystems and current ecological systems. ❑ You'll learn the importance of biodiversity. ❑ You'll learn more about wetland, prairie, and upland systems, and explore the areas of streambank stabilization, pond edge aquascaping, and bioengineering. ❑ You'll have the opportunity to interact and share ideas with others involved in restoration. What others are saying "Steve and Bill showed the process of restoration on a level that was easy to grasp." Robert Jones, President, Timber Creek Design, Inc. Bloomington, IL "Informative, well worth it, very entertaining." -- Patrick O'Neill, Lake Manager, Lake Carroll Association, Lake Carroll, IL "Steve and Bill make a great team — science and experience coupled with design and experience." —Lisa Paschal, City Horticulturist, City of Fayettevilk, Arkansas "...On the cutting edge of the new science of restoration ecology." -David Boyd, Director, Planning & Information Systems, East West Gateway Coordinating Council, St. Louis, Missouri