Canada
This webinar will explore practical strategies for designing and implementing resilient restoration projects amid growing environmental uncertainty. Jen Lyndall and Denise Piechnik will discuss how climate change, invasive species, and evolving site conditions increasingly shape restoration planning and outcomes in the context of contaminated site remediation and natural resource damages. Through case examples, the session will highlight nature‑based and creative approaches—including adaptive design to address salt leaching, creating diverse habitat “islands,” selecting plant communities for future sea‑level scenarios, and navigating restoration in urban and brownfield settings. Presenters will also discuss backup options such as floating wetlands for nutrient reduction and vegetated buffers to help manage chemicals. The webinar will offer practical guidance for managing uncertainty throughout a project’s lifecycle, including adaptive management strategies, selecting durable and low‑risk materials, and planning for long‑term monitoring. Participants will gain actionable insights for building flexibility and resilience into restoration projects from design through implementation and stewardship. If time allows, the speakers will facilitate a post-seminar discussion of ideas and practices submitted by the audience members.
Presentares:
Jen Lyndall - Certified Senior Ecologist and Certified Ecological Restoration Practioner· Integral Consulting Inc.
Denise Piechnik - Restoration Ecologist· New York State Water Resources Institute and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation