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It’s no secret that rivers winding through major cities have been reshaped by human hands. Where wildlife and marshes once existed, gray sidewalks and bleak straight-lined tributaries have blossomed.
Now, some cities are implementing floating wetlands — native plant life on a body of biodegradable materials that bobs on top of the water — to address a budding desire to see animals and greenery return to their rivers.
In this podcast episode, Jenaye Johnson speaks with scientists and community members in Chicago about the Wild Mile — the city's biggest floating wetland to date. Join her as she winds down the Chicago River, explores the wetlands and discusses the future of new animal habitats and clean water in our urban spaces.
And check out the associated article on Scienceline: https://scienceline.org/2024/06/wilding-city-rivers/
Music used:
"Glue&Glia" by Rah Hite | CC BY 4.0
"Floating Wetlands" by Rah Hite | CC BY 4.0
"Lo Margin" by Blue Dot Sessions | CC BY-NC 4.0
"The Maison" by Blue Dot Sessions | CC BY-NC 4.0
Now, some cities are implementing floating wetlands — native plant life on a body of biodegradable materials that bobs on top of the water — to address a budding desire to see animals and greenery return to their rivers.
In this podcast episode, Jenaye Johnson speaks with scientists and community members in Chicago about the Wild Mile — the city's biggest floating wetland to date. Join her as she winds down the Chicago River, explores the wetlands and discusses the future of new animal habitats and clean water in our urban spaces.
And check out the associated article on Scienceline: https://scienceline.org/2024/06/wilding-city-rivers/
Music used:
"Glue&Glia" by Rah Hite | CC BY 4.0
"Floating Wetlands" by Rah Hite | CC BY 4.0
"Lo Margin" by Blue Dot Sessions | CC BY-NC 4.0
"The Maison" by Blue Dot Sessions | CC BY-NC 4.0
English
United States
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