www.whatbayou.com

It is easy to forget that our world functions within a delicate balance that can be easily disrupted. For many, the theory of ‘out of sight, out of mind’ holds true. However despite our understanding of direct knowledge of how our actions effect the environment on the whole, the results remain the same. One of the easiest damaged ecosystems are our wetlands.

Water flows as veins throughout the earth. On the whole there are very few water systems that exist independently. Even if the source of the interdependence is one we cannot easily (more…)

Invasive (usually known as alien species) are non-indigenous plants or animals, which have extended into a certain country as a result of either deliberate or accidental human activities. Invasive (alien) species contend with native plants and animals for light, food and living area and are able to force them from their inventive habitats. Invasive species are able to feed on a native species so seriously that the population of the second falls down. An invasive species might as well bear diseases to which it is itself challenging, (more…)

Every spring and fall, millions of migratory birds from albatross to the sand hill crane, fly hundreds of miles to reach their traditional feeding and breeding grounds. The hardship of extended periods of flight takes a toll on our feathered migrant travelers, as landing for a rest in unfamiliar terrain only increases the stress of their plight.

Turning our backyards into migratory rest stops is one answer in insuring that these birds arrive at their destiny in a healthy condition. Increasing foliage density by planting additional trees, shrubs and even certain types of vines, will serve to create (more…)

When it comes to preserving wetlands, we should all be more conscious about it. Not only does wildlife need these places to live, sleep, and breathe but they also spawn in these parts to make more of their species. Without these species in the wetlands, the world would be much different. Without trees and other areas to live off of, the world would have less oxygen in order for human and other forms of life to live in the world. (more…)