Cherveny, T. (2021, August 3). Renville County approves small wetland restoration in County Ditch 66. West Central Tribune. https://www.wctrib.com/news/government-and-politics/7132379-Renville-County-approves-small-wetland-restoration-in-County-Ditch-66.
After two hearings, the wetland restoration, spanning one acre, was approved by the Renville County Board of Commissions. In order to approve the restoration, the benefits of the restoration project needed to be shown. The restoration of the wetlands will provide positive environmental impacts, by reducing sedimentation and pollutants reaching the Minnesota River. Additionally, it will be an area where wildlife can prosper. Positive private impacts also needed to be proved. Proponents of the project stated that the additional wetlands will improve the drainage of the local area, an issue that has cost millions of dollars in recent years.
The article focused on the struggle that proponents of the restoration project had to face. In order for the project to be approved not only did the environmental benefits need to be shown, but also the benefits of private citizens of the area. This showed to me how often the environmental impacts are not the only things that are considered when a project like this is either approved or denied. Oftentimes it comes down to things like the benefits for citizens living in or near the area and financial issues.
This article is very hopeful. It showed how groups are working towards the restoration of parts of the environment that are not necessarily protected by a certain group. This is very important considering the fact that The environment is slowly degrading.
I agree that a lot must go into the approval of an environmental project. The impact the issue has on the environment as well as the impact the project will have on the population there must be considered. How can we create ways to implement environmental projects without affecting local populations of humans?
I like this article! A lot of posts I have read so far are about struggles that we’re facing but this article gave an insight on a positive thing the government is doing to help the environment. Do you think this restoration will be successful?
I agree! Restoring wetlands definitely decreases any runoff passing through that area that will increase pollution and its impact on sea life/chances of dead zones. Are projects like this commonly hard to approve?
I agree that reestablishing wetlands most certainly diminishes any spillover going through that area that will lessen contamination and its effect on ocean life chances of no dead areas.