Management of Natural Resources in Parks
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What are the challenges and successes for contemporary approaches to environmental management in America's parks? How have non-profit agencies worked with designers and public agencies to create/restore and maintain meadows, wetlands, streambanks and woodlands given present-day environmental concerns and the emphasis on restoring native ecosystems? What balance is struck between preserving the original design intent of historic parks and addressing 21st century issues such as stormwater management?
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Case Studies:
- Seattle Parks and Recreation (Seattle, WA)
- Weequahic Park Association (Newark, NJ)