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What is a Key Species that calls Hjerkinn home? Wild Reindeer
How long did it take soldiers to clear the area? 14 years
What are 2 of the 4 project goals of the Hjerkinn Military Training Area? Considerable nature benefit, Nature protection, Civilian use and Restore back to natural state
The Sonoran desert restoration project was conducted by the Desert Botanical Garden. True
Passage of the Arizona Groundwater Act in 1980 did which of the following? Put an end to farming on the land.
Which of the following are outcomes of the African Evergreen project? Supplied tree species, Carried out soil sampling and Established government policies
Which of the following is NOT a cause of land degradation for the African Evergreen project? Precipitation?
How are corals sourced for stress testing? Corals of opportunity are collected from the reefs.
Is the Hawaii Coral project complete? No, It is ongoing
What was a main method used to prevent overgrazing in Córdoba? Fencing
There are many endemic species inhabiting the Córdoba mountains. True
What is hydrology? The science of water, with relation to its movement through land.
What immediate threats does the Glorieta Creek desert wetland have? Erosion, flooding, habitat loss, and invasive species
What is one way erosion is combated? Planting of native grasses and vegetation
What was the land use before being bought by the Henry family? Agricultural
How much money was spent on the Woodland Dunes project? $1.5 Million
Helicopters were used to remove drums of native fish from Fossil Creek. True
What was done to restore full flow of Fossil creek? Remove the dam
What is a Reef Ball? A concrete structure made with holes designed to have coral grow on it.
How many marine species were documented at the project site prior to the restoration project of the Maiden Islands? 11
What methods did the Lower Fox River PCB Cleanup Project employ? Dredging and capping
PCB stands for Polychlorinated biphenyls. True
Which of the following ecosystems existed around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area before European settlement? Oak Savannah
Which of the following is considered an invasive plant species in the Mississippi River Gorge? Buckthorn
What was the main cause of the Kenilworth Marsh's degradation? Drainage from the Anacostia River, causing contamination and change in species composition.
What was a goal of the Kenilworth Marsh restoration project? Alter species composition, Increase structural diversity, Improve ecosystem function, Remove contamination, Remove invasive species, Stop over-utilization.
What was the fencing used to keep geese out of the Kenilworth Marsh restoration project made of? Recycled wood from old canoes and watercraft.
Agricultural runoff is classified as point source pollution. False
Federal grants are more likely to be awarded when collaborative partnerships are formed within a community. True
What does the acronym “ARTS” stand for? Agricultural Runoff Treatment System
What federal Agency has the most involvement in the native seed restorations? U.S Bureau of Land Management
Which is a challenge about getting native seeds? High Cost, Limited Supply and Timing of the planting
Name three steps on the seed collection diagram. Seed Collection, Evaluation & Development, field establishment, Seed Production, Seed Certification, Seed Storage, Restoration
What is the primary disturbance in the Tomah Armory project? Water Pollution
When did the EPA do its first 5-year review of the Tomah site? 1996
What were the two goals for Fossil Creek restoration? Revitalize flow of water and restore native fish population
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