Ex-teacher spends 30 years restoring 150-acre Minnesota wetland

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A retired teacher in Minnesota has dedicated three decades to converting 150 acres of his private land into a restored wetland habitat. The project seeks to address the widespread loss of wetlands that the state has experienced over the years. Wetlands are ecologically critical, offering biodiversity support and a range of environmental services. The restoration effort has received backing from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

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