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What the Bioswale? Ecological Solutions with Rebecca Olson
We welcome to the podcast Rebecca Olson, a passionate conservationist who has dedicated her career to land and water preservation throughout Northern Illinois and beyond. As the founder and president of Olson Ecological Solutions, a woman-owned consulting firm established in 2006, Rebecca brings extensive expertise in environmental restoration.
Her work focuses on creating, protecting, and enhancing natural spaces that not only serve ecological purposes but also foster meaningful connections between communities and nature. From river corridors and wetlands to neighborhood developments, Rebecca's projects provide essential services like stormwater filtration, flood prevention, and wildlife habitat preservation, while ensuring people have beautiful open spaces to enjoy.
Join us as Rebecca shares about her current project, Rockford bioswales, and discusses how ecological solutions can benefit both our environment and communities.
Olson Ecological Solutions website: https://www.olsonecosolutions.com/
Learn more about the current bioswale project here:
Watershed Education & Outreach | Engage R1
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