Improving restorations: Retaining wetlands on the landscape
Join this webinar to learn about the changing ecohydrology of wetlands and discuss future impacts of climate and land-use change for critical migratory waterfowl habitat. Practitioners will also share success stories and lessons learned including a case study sharing a collaborative fen restoration in Nobles county.
Presenters
Owen McKenna is a Research Ecologist with the US Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. His research is focused on applying a mechanistic understanding of how wetland ecosystems respond to changes in climate and land use in support of both migratory-bird habitat management and water quality and water quantity issues in agricultural and grassland landscapes of the Northern Great Plains, Midwestern United States, and Southcentral Canada.
Megan Benage is a Regional Ecologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Her work focuses on partnerships, prairie conservation and restoration, rare species and habitat conservation, and working with industry to find sustainable solutions and achieve balance across the landscape. She has authored several publications on the benefits of soil health, prairie restoration, and many prairie articles highlighting her love of the land.
Find out more about Improving restorations webinars.
Audience
Ecological restoration practitioners and project managers
Cost
Free
Registration
Registration is required.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.