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The Stage Zero Restoration Debate
by Lucius Jonett | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
If you've spent any time in the stream restoration world lately, you've probably heard the debate heating up: Stage Zero vs. traditional channel design. It's the kind of conversation that gets practitioners fired up at conferences and generates long threads in...
What Really Makes the Best Stream Mitigation Bank Site?
by Lucius Jonett | March 31, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Stream mitigation banking sounds like a compelling opportunity on paper: Restore degraded land, generate sellable credits, and create lasting conservation value. And it genuinely can be all of those things. But there's a question that doesn't get asked nearly enough...
Wetland Delineation Timing in Minnesota: What You Need to Know
by Lucius Jonett | February 23, 2026 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment
If you’re planning grading, infrastructure, development, agricultural improvements, or habitat restoration in Minnesota, wetland delineation timing can directly impact your schedule, permitting pathway, and project costs. At Midwest Wetland Improvements, one of the...
Dam Removal Guide: What Landowners and Communities Should Know Before Taking Out a Dam
by Lucius Jonett | January 27, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Did you know that dam removal is one of the most effective ways to restore natural river function, improve fish passage, eliminate safety hazards, and reduce long-term maintenance liabilities? Across Minnesota and Wisconsin, hundreds of small dams, including mill...
Mitigation Bank Project Guide: What Landowners Should Know Before Getting Started
by Lucius Jonett | January 1, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Mitigation banking is becoming an increasingly attractive option for landowners, Tribal communities, and conservation-minded organizations across Minnesota and Wisconsin. There are many good opportunities to restore wetlands and streams and to generate long-term...
Complete Stream Restoration Guide: What Property Owners Need to Know
by Lucius Jonett | December 10, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
If you've noticed erosion along your property's waterway or want to improve aquatic habitats, stream restoration might be the solution you need. This can be a complicated task, so let’s break down the process, timeline, and costs to help you plan effectively for this...
From Science to Design: Exploring Careers in Wetland Conservation
by Lucius Jonett | October 27, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
If you’re interested in science, the environment, and working with your hands, the field of wetland ecology offers a range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. As our understanding of wetlands' crucial role in ecosystem health grows, so does the demand for...
Don’t Wait Until Spring: Why Fall is the Ideal Time for Wetland Permitting
by Lucius Jonett | September 5, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
As the leaves begin to change color across Wisconsin and Minnesota, you may not be thinking too much about the wetland permitting you’ll need for your upcoming spring construction project.But the stream ecologists here at Midwest Wetland Improvements sure are! Since...
A Day in the Life of a Landscape Architect
by Lucius Jonett | August 8, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
At Midwest Wetland Improvements (MWI), our Landscape Architects bridge the gap between ecological restoration and people-centered, regulatory compliant design. Unlike traditional firms, our team works at the intersection of habitat restoration, green infrastructure,...
A Day in the Life of a Water Resources Engineer
by Lucius Jonett | July 12, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
At Midwest Wetland Improvements, our Water Resources Engineers are at the core of designing resilient, sustainable infrastructure that protects our watersheds. This includes modeling flood elevations in a stream corridor or designing a green infrastructure stormwater...