We humans generally have the idea that we can fix ecological imbalances. These "imbalances" we determine to be wrong. They may be perfectly fine to Mother Nature, but do not meet our finer sensibilities and so we try to fix them. Or we bring in an invasive species, plant or animal, on purpose or by accident, and quickly change an ecosystem that sat right in the middle of a seesaw doing ok to one scrambling to exist.
I am here to report one place where humans went back, tried to fix their mistake, and maybe nature will be able to make a go of it. Humans did not get it perfect, but close enough that the original ecosystem just might return and succeed. It took time, lots of work, money(of course), and coordination. Those who live in the area may not even notice. That could be a good thing. The species returning are certainly small, but that is where nature starts, right?
I am hoping this gives others incentive, motivation, ideas for planning and implementation. I also want to salute those involved with the Big Darby restoration project. Well Done.
See: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/10/16/big-darby-restoration-project-bringing-life-back-to-creek.html
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