Mary Stone shares the history and environmental impact of peat mining by Hyper-Humus Inc., learned while attending an outing hosted by the Paulinskill Rivershed Watchers and the Food Shed Alliance in New Jersey.

The Nature Conservancy and New Jersey Fish and Wildlife have received approval to restore the stream's natural sinuosity to improve water quality. Mary encourages using alternatives to peat moss in gardening to support this effort.

 Then she reflects on an analogy of restoring the Hyper-Humus section of the Paulinskill Rivershed and personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their own "stretch marks" from life's hardships as badges of wisdom gained.
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Related Posts and Podcasts you'll enjoy:

Healing from Hyperr-Humus Peat Mining - Blog Post

Ep18. Walking & Plalking, Queens & Bachelors
Weeding Mugwort – Picking up Litter – Blog Post 

Ep 05. NY Botanical Garden, Fall Leaf Confetti
Leaf Mold – Better than Mulch Blog Post

Preservation of the Paulinskill River -  Blog Post
Ep 185. Preservation of the Paulinskill - Overcoming Hardships

Link for more about the Paulinskill Watershed River Watchers: https://paulinskillwatershed.org/

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