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At 18, this Virginia teen helped lead 70 young volunteers to restore the Chesapeake Bay. They removed nearly 5,000 pounds of debris in a yearAt just a teenager, James Hemphill launched a remarkable six-year environmental initiative. Co-founding Project Green Teens, he rallied num...- In 1996, Idaho listed Fish Creek for sediment after erosion damaged aquatic habitat. 22 years later, restoration helped it earn the maximum 3.0 score for cold-water lifeFish Creek in Idaho was listed as impaired for sedimentation in 1996. Collaborative efforts by various stakeholders improved road surfaces ...
- In 2023, Massachusetts expanded regional support by funding 4 Regional NPS Coordinators. 3 years later, the initiative had produced 16 watershed plans and 30 project proposalsMassachusetts launched a program to aid small towns with water pollution challenges. Regional coordinators helped develop sixteen watershed...
- Prineville built a 120-acre wetland instead of a new wastewater plant; the Oregon system cost $7.7 million and saved the city $54 million versus conventional treatmentPrineville, Oregon, built a wetland wastewater system after population growth strained its capacity. This innovative approach cost $7.7 mil...
- In 2006, Kentucky identified nutrient problems along 12.8 miles of Fleming Creek. 18 years later, monitoring showed the stream could fully support its aquatic lifeFleming Creek in northeast Kentucky has moved from nutrient-related impairment to full support for its warm water aquatic habitat designate...
- In 2003, Florida's Manatee County acquired 482 acres of farmland for restoration. 5 years later, Robinson Preserve opened, and today 135 acres of coastal habitat are restored fueling $32.7 million in economic activityAt Robinson Preserve, restoration specialists designed protected water features that made it harder for larger predatory fish to reach juve...
- In 2023, North Carolina's Catawba Lands Conservancy took on 80 acres damaged by erosion and invasive plants. 3 years later, the project aims to bring 1,000 people into restoration nearbyCatawba Lands Conservancy is restoring eighty acres within Mountain Creek Park. This project addresses soil erosion and invasive plant spec...
- In 1922, Joy Morton turned 175 acres of his Illinois country estate into a tree museum west of Chicago; a century later, the Morton Arboretum spans 1,700 acresThe Morton Arboretum, founded in 1922, conserves biodiversity and enhances climate resilience. This living collection of trees offers signi...
- In 2016, Indiana found very poor fish health in 1.27 miles of Big Branch after years of pollution. 7 years later, its fish score reached 48 and the segment was clearedBig Branch’s recovery is ultimately a reminder that environmental restoration is often measured in years rather than weeks. The stream did ...
- In 2012, Jefferson County SWCD teamed up with local groups to restore Indian-Kentuck Creek. 12 years later, conservation work cut nitrogen pollution by 81,259 pounds a yearAgricultural best management practices improved water quality in the Brushy Fork subwatershed. Nutrient and phosphorus inputs were reduced,...
- In 2009, Jacksonville sank the former Coast Guard tender Spike in 100 feet of water; one year later, a REEF diver counted 16 fish species, up from just 6An ex-Coast Guard ship now stands as an artificial reef, drawing the attention of vibrant marine life. At first, the submerged metal hull w...
- In 2014, Great Smoky Mountains National Park funded Ravensford wetland restoration. 10 years later, volunteers had planted 500 native seedlings and removed 157,000 invasivesA decade of restoration work has helped transform the 10-acre Ravensford wetland in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After invasive pla...
- In the late 1990s, Arkansas agencies urged landowners to use BMPs to keep cattle from streams. Today, 2 agencies and local owners protect these sensitive waters togetherFulton County faced water quality issues, prompting conservation efforts in the late 1990s. Landowners embraced livestock exclusion and con...
- In 1998, HHPC launched a pollution-control plan for New York's Hempstead Harbor. 13 years later, its northern segment reopened to shellfishing after being closed for more than 40 yearsThe restoration of northern Hempstead Harbor in Nassau County, New York, demonstrates how long-term cooperation and pollution-control measu...
- Quote of the Day by Robert Redford: “Problems can become opportunities when… – Inspiring lessons on leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving and why the right people can make the impossible possible by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on resilience and life’s challengesQuote of the Day by Robert Redford: Robert Redford’s quote, “Problems can become opportunities when the right people come together,” explor...
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: “At some point in your career, someone is going to tell you… – Inspiring lessons on self-control, experience, mistakes, warnings and why you should know when to walk away by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on career choices and decision-makingQuote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprio’s quote, “At some point in your career, someone is going to tell you, ‘This stove ...
- In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
- In 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. 55 years later, a NASA scientist has tracked down dozens of the surviving “Moon trees” still growing across AmericaIn 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. The seeds were planted across America after returning to Earth, but NASA...
- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: ‘Brothers don't necessarily have to say anything to each other; they can sit in a room and…’Leonardo DiCaprio's quote of the day on brotherhood sheds light on the beauty of silent bonds between siblings. Years of shared memories fo...
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