Radio Active Restoration

Week 285 the geological markers of the anthropocene

The age of man is being proposed as a new era of geologic time. Are we actually in the anthropocene? What does that mean with regard to restoration ecology? Let's explore the idea.

Week 284 big change for beaver in the beaver state

For many decades beaver have been considered "predators" in the State of Oregon. They've been managed lethally without recourse. Oregon is known as the "Beaver State".  The species has been strategic in the formation of the State. So much so that it is one of the few States to have an animal on its flag. A golden beaver. It is now recognized as a keystone species.

Week 283 an unlikely hero - the amazing lantern fish

Storing millions of tons of ocean carbon they rival our forests as a climate solution. Yet millions of these mighty carbon catchers are threatened. You can do something about it.

Week 282 the power of mature forest carbon storage

In 11 National Forest in the contiguous USA 4.7 million metric tons are stored in their old growth forests. We need to expand those forests. We need to stop cutting mature forests. It's and easy fix for clean air and carbon sequestration. Only 1% to 3 % of mature forests remain. 60% of those are vulnerable to logging. You can stop that.

Week 281 restoration in a world of forever chemicals

3M just settled a class action suit related to environmental pollution by "forever chemicals". What about the fish and wildlife. Things you should know.

 

Week 280 restoring insect populations

Neonics are wiping out our insect populations. Pollinators in particular are vulnerable. What can we do?

Week 279 regenerative farming and food security

Farmer Managed Regenerative Agriculture, Permaculture, Regenerative Agriculture; whatever the name you give it, is on the rise around the world and critically important to ecosystem restoration. From 1/3 acres to thousands of acres under some form of agricultural utilization, there's a place in the process for you.

Week 278 aquaculture and its impact on the wild

Fish pens are supply food for the world. They have an adverse impact on wild fish and our ecosystem. What can we do about?

Week 277 iceland pleistocene forest rewilding

The Viking deforested Iceland in 100 years. The sensitive ecosystem was brought down to the level of intermittent mossy field because the deforested landscape was reduced further by over grazing Icelandic sheep. Efforts are now being made to restore the Icelandic landscape to its Pleistocene forestscape by human intervention. Fixing beyond what the Viking broke. Are the species 

Week 276 the awesome ocean clean up project

The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization developing and scaling technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. This awesome innovative organization will actually achieve its major goal to clean up the ocean gyers. They are not alone. There a small organizations around the world gathering momentum to clean all of our waterways. It is an inspiring and noble world movement. You can help.