“Unfortunately, many large trees along the riverbank on the eastern portion of the property must be removed in order to completely excavate the impacted site soils. We have worked with the City’s Forester and Natural Preservationist to develop a Natural Features Plan for the site that will compensate for the loss of trees. Not only will more than 200 native trees be planted on-site, but we are planting bands of native shrubs and sedges and grasses along the river to provide high-quality riparian habitat. We are also installing rounded glacial stones along the river bank to stabilize the channel and provide high-quality fish habitat.”

I know that it will take years before this stretch of the river is once again shaded by mature trees.