For those of you who, like me, enjoy being on boats because it brings us into the wild — here’s a remarkable piece about the path of Yellowstone’s rivers changed by one species…
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William McCaffrey says:
Great example of the complexities of nature and how little we understand. Sadly though, places like Yellowstone can only exist when we keep “man” from ravaging it’s resources.
David Jeffery says:
Lovely and informative piece. Any sense of how the observation and insights might apply to regeneration of Atlantic marine stock such as cod, sardines, lobsters, striped bass, etc.
Mark Steffens says:
Not to be contentious here as I believe the reintroduction of the wolf to be generally a valuable thing, the story as it is told has not quite ended in ‘balance’ whatever that may be. Apparently the elk and beaver both need the willow and it seems the elk is winning (has won) that battle. The beaver are in decline leaving the making of habitat for willows in decline as well. I believe in the ‘web of life’ rather than the ‘chain of life’. The real story is much more complex than this narrative would have us believe. Beautiful video nonetheless
Steve Stone says:
Glad you pointed that out, Mark. Nature is much more complex than a short video can convey.
Mark Patton says:
What’s really amazing and pathetic, is that we are so out of touch, so disconnected, that we are surprised by the huge success of this small experiment.
Steve Stone says:
Hey Mark, I can relate to that. In my own case, I received 19 years of formal education, and don’t recall a topic like this ever being brought up.
Allen Sawyer says:
Wow! Who would have thunk the wolves, recently returned to the wilderness in Yellowstone, would have had that cascade effect on the rivers and the waterways of Yellowstone National Park! It is amazing to see the ripple effect of one life to another.
Richard Hayhoe says:
Thank you, Steve. Beautiful piece of work and enlightening.
Peter Wilson says:
A brief, pointed and clear portrayal demonstrating complex relationships required to sustain healthy systems.
Brings to mind our adage – ” the strength of a community is directly related to it’s diversity.”
So when we consider which boat to build next, I feel they are all a great choice – especially if they be wood, part of our essential renewable ecosystem.
thanks – peter.
Paul Ross says:
Beautiful! Thanks Steve.
David Traxel says:
Deer? i believe the British narrator means elk.
Richard Hayhoe says:
Elk – a red deer of a large race native to North America.
Philip Nager says:
Great Narrative on how nature will repair itself, if left alone with out the “help” of humans.
Roger Johnson says:
Great narrative on un intended consequences!