The first thing you’ll need to do in your journey to restoration is set some goals. Here are some questions to consider that will help you set them:
- What is the outcome I want to achieve?
- By when?
- What are the benefits if I succeed?
- What are the negatives if I don’t?
Now, to kick off this educational content, we thought starting with failure was the right place. It may seem counterintuitive, but seeing what is at stake is a great motivator to follow through on this process. Understanding the ramifications of doing nothing is crucial to ensuring something actually gets done.
Here are some real-life examples of problems before they were fixed and what the consequences of no action can look like:
Vancouver Lake: Weed Problem
Lady Bird Lake: Toxic Cyanobacteria
Kitsap Lake: Harmful Algal Blooms
Failure is a scary word, and there are real consequences at stake here. But don’t worry, success is very much achievable no matter the situation. Now that we’ve gotten the downer stuff out of the way, let’s pivot to how these Lake & Pond Heroes found success.