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?? Rivers are the Earth’s conveyor belts, supporting the highest rate of biodiversity compared to any other ecosystem and providing for the livelihoods of millions of peoples. But rivers all over the world face challenges: efforts to reclaim land, improvements for navigation, and attempts to eradicate malaria are a few examples. Solutions to river challenges should harness the natural functionality of them and optimize the natural services they provide. ?? On this #InternationalDayofActionforRivers we bring to you global NBS projects that are adaptive and long-term solutions?to river challenges: https://lnkd.in/dt7Q-vt ?? ? arvoreagua #NatureBasedSolutions

We're shakin and movin over here at V2! Make sure to follow us to keep up to date on all we're doing in 2025!

??Happy birthday to America's best idea. Yesterday, the world's first-ever national park turned 152 years old. ?? Learn more about how we can help maintain these parks for future generations to enjoy at perc.org/parks. #Yellowstone #NationalPark #Conservation

Coastal wetlands are nature’s frontline defenders, offering: ??? Flood protection by disrupting water flow during storms ?? Carbon storage to combat climate change ?? Erosion prevention through dense root systems ?? Vital habitats for fish, birds, and shellfish via U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

#Restoration is a critical step in repairing damaged ecosystems and helping nature thrive once more. This infographic highlights the importance of removing invasive alien plants, planting indigenous species like Baobab and Aloes, and practicing responsible land use to help our environment recover. Learn more from the infographic below ?? via Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region NPC, Conservation South Africa, USAID, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), SA Biodiversity South African National Biodiversity Institute)

Healthy #wetlands play an essential role as a habitat for biodiversity that can help to adapt to climate change. Mediterranean wetlands are critical habitats for migratory birds. However, they are threatened by human pressure, reducing their capacity to preserve biodiversity. via Wetland-based Solutions

Liver of the River.. What makes a river healthy? thoughts on stream and river restoration. Ever heard of the hyporheic zone? "The hyporheic zone—a crucial but often overlooked part of aquatic ecosystems—is a hidden layer of stones and sediment beneath river, stream, or creek beds that extends beyond the banks. Rich with tiny organisms, it nourishes waterways with essential nutrients and filters out pollutants, functioning like a river’s liver or gut. In urban environments, straightening waterways and reinforcing banks can severely damage this zone, leaving the stream unhealthy or unable to thrive. Surface water infiltrates the hyporheic zone, where it blends with groundwater rising from below. This slow-moving exchange regulates stream temperatures, buffering against extremes of heat and cold. Rainfall and occasional flooding beyond the banks help recharge both the hyporheic zone and the surrounding groundwater, preserving its vital ecological role." -Scientific America, Erica Gies This article is a great weekend read about how important and underappreciated the hyporheic zone is when it comes to stream and river function and the implication for restoration work. Article and graphic link: https://lnkd.in/grVCq7Aq Have a great Sunday! Cheers, Randy

Talked to the Wall Street Journal about biodiversity net gain. England will likely continue to race ahead of America in nature restoration with this and other policies. Voluntary biodiversity credits could copy a lot from England too, if they want to succeed at benefiting nature and being scalable.

Our planet's #biodiversity is under siege! ?? ?? Check this infographic to learn about the biggest threats endangering our ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation action. ?? via Visual Capitalist

As the holiday season quickly approaches, we'd like to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving ahead! We're thankful for the year it's been here at the Phillips-McIntyre Group. We hope this holiday brings you quality time with family, good food, and time to recharge.