Ecological Restoration in the Midwest: Past, Present, and Future
edited by Christian Lenhart & Peter C. Smiley Jr.
Bur Oak Books

“The editors and authors bring together the history, theory, and practice of ecological restoration in the Midwest into a much-needed resource. There is no comparable book dedicated to the broad range of topics, challenges, and successes of restoration for this region of the United States.”—Christopher A.May, the Nature Conservancy

“The Midwest is really the birthplace of restoration ecology. Until now there has been no comprehensive text that covers the history and multitude of restoration projects done in the Midwest. This volume by Lenhart and Smiley remedies this situation. A must-read for restoration ecologists in the Midwest and beyond.”—Douglas D. Kane, Defiance College

     Focusing on six cutting-edge case studies that highlight thirty restoration efforts and research sites throughout the region—Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio—editors Christian Lenhart and Peter “Rocky” Smiley Jr. bring together a group of scholars and practitioners to show how midwestern restoration efforts have developed, as well as where they are headed. Whether cleaning up contamination from auto plants in Ohio, or restoring native prairie grasses along the Iowa highway, the contributors uncover a vast network of interested citizens and volunteer groups committed to preserving the region’s environment.

    This study, intended for researchers, students, and practitioners, also provides an updated synthesis of restoration theory and practice, and pinpoints emerging issues of importance in the Midwest, such as climate change and the increase in invasive species it will bring to the region. Though focusing exclusively on the Midwest, the contributors demonstrate how these case studies apply to restoration efforts across the globe.

Ecological Restoration in the Midwest is available for sale at bookstores or directly from the University of Iowa Press at 800-621-2736 or uipress.uiowa.edu. Customers in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, or Africa may order from the Eurospan Group at eurospanbookstore.com.