Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds’ Post

Ideal habitat for fish changes depending on species – but healthy habitat is always important! Riparian areas with plenty of native vegetation help to preserve habitat for at-risk fish species such as the Plains Sucker by maintaining water temperature, reducing erosion, and limiting sediment deposition.   #speciesatrisk #healthyhabitat #riparianareas

So what comes to mind when someone tells you BioBase maps "aquatic vegetation?" You probably think classic rooted aquatic plants or seagrass, right? Well, trees and other woody structures are found in many lakes and flooded reservoirs and in some sense are aquatic plants too. BioBase doesn't discriminate and will map anything poking out of the bottom! This is a neat screenshot of BioBase mapping 7-10 ft tall tree stumps anchored among other traditional aquatic plants on a submerged road bed flooded decades ago when the lake was dammed. So many non traditional useful ways to utilize #BioBaseMaps! #AquaticVegetationMapping #SubmergedTreeMapping #StructureMapping #FitForPurpose #LakeMapping #PondMapping

Invasive #phragmites poses a threat to native vegetation and #biodiversity in #ThunderBay area. https://lnkd.in/eYBi2pF6 #MAPMS #aquaticplants #invasiveplants #invasivespecies #wetland #wetlands

📚 Publication alert on a tallgrass #prairie #restoration experiment 🌾 - key points: I. Shifts in #SpeciesRichness: Species richness declined after the fourth year of restoration as dominant grass species became established. II. Stability of Diversity Metrics: Phylogenetic and functional diversity were unaffected by #ecotypes of dominant grasses or experimental #drought. III. Drivers of Community Structure: #IntraspecificTraitVariation #ITV within #dominantspecies played a larger role in shaping community structure than #EnvironmentalFiltering. IV. Restoration Implications: Understanding intraspecific biotic interactions is crucial for guiding #GrasslandRestoration and resilience under global environmental change. Source: Ren, Z., Baer, S.G., Johnson, L.C., Galliart, M.B. and Gibson, D.J. (2024), Effects of Manipulated Rainfall and Intraspecific Variation Within Dominant Species on Community Assembly: Insights From a Long-Term Grassland Restoration Experiment. Ecol Evol, 14: e70571. https://lnkd.in/gUGJgCuZ

#WorldSoilDay "Fire can significantly affect soil properties because organic matter in the soil rapidly combusts. This combustion affects the soil properties of the underlying soil. Although some nutrients are lost, most nutrients are made more readily available because fire acts as a rapid mineralizing agent that releases nutrients instantaneously as compared to natural decomposition. However, if a fire burns too hot, it can also substantially change vegetation, increase soil erosion and or cause sterility of previously productive areas." U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 📸 Dale Woitas/USFWS

As wolves roam territories as large as 200-250 sq km, it is challenging to protect such large spreads from encroachment. Habitat fragmentation, infra development, loss of grassland have far more impact on wolves than on any other predator. Long-ranging species such as wolves and elephants are far more prone to negative effects of encroachment: Prof Bilal Habib of WII https://lnkd.in/g479RNzz #WolfTerror

🏖 Preventing marine submersion and coastal erosion is a challenge for most coastal areas. 💡 On sandy coasts, the “AlgoBox” system is a Nature-Based Solution for preserving the coastline and restoring dunes. This tool combines the use of sand trapping fence cases with filling by algae wrack. The addition of algae to the box helps to dampen waves and provides nutrients for plants colonization, responsible for fixing sediments.   In the study 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗕𝗼𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘆, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, the “AlgoBox” effectiveness was examined on two eroded beaches in Morbihan, France. Results indicate that these low-cost NBS have successfully increased sediment levels and regeneration dunes. The AlgoBox has positive effects on stabilising the coastline, preventing it from retreating during storms, forming a new dune and enriching coastal vegetation. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eyYjYHfi Or contact Mouncef Sedrati #NatureBasedSolutions

‼️The decline of kelp forests has drawn attention from scientists and conservationists worldwide, with an estimated global loss of 40%. Unfortunately, various factors, particularly human activities, have contributed to this decline. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, kelp forests serve as vital ecosystems supporting a rich diversity of marine life. From microscopic invertebrates to top predators, numerous species rely on kelp forests for sustenance, shelter, and breeding sites. 🌳🐠 Plus, kelp forests provide invaluable ecosystem services to coastal communities, protecting against erosion and storm surges. That is why we choose to partner with @vertiree and fund vital kelp projects through our platform. #climategames #sustainablesport #climateaction

#DYK #glyphosate is the only #herbicide known to control Australia’s worst weeds like Gamba Grass and Bitou Bush? Invasive weeds, particularly “transformers” (weeds with the capacity to overwhelm and transform entire habitats) can be as destructive as land clearing – dramatically altering the structure and function of ecosystems and displacing native species. That is why it is so important to develop land management practices based on a combined understanding of the threat, the science and local environmental conditions. Read more: https://ow.ly/bah750SORKV #LandcareWeek2024

#mdpifire 🔥Upland and Riparian Surface Soil Processes in an Urban Creek with Native and Non-Native Vegetation after Fire ➡️https://lnkd.in/d_5ZaSvd #hydrophobic_soil; #postfire; #riparian; #root_soil_interaction