User:SeeEarth/Starling Sanctuary Project

The Starling Sanctuary research project developed by CEES (Center of Earth and Environmental Scientists) at IUPUI (Indiana Univeristy–Purdue University Indianapolis).Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary is located at the north end of Eagle Creek Reservoir in Eagle Creek Park. In this project a relatively rare and biologically diverse groundwater-fed wetland system is being restored in Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary.Site geophysical surveys and manual probing are being used to locate the old agricultural tile drainage network. Ten groundwater monitoring wells have been installed to monitor the level of the groundwater and track its chemical characteristics. At the end of this project, it is anticipated that 60-70% of the eleven acre site will be returned to wetlands and associated habitats.Thus, this restoration will will increase biodiversity, provide a rich location for environmental education and awareness, and create an important area for nature appreciation by the citizens of Indiana.

To get more information about this project, please check the Official Site at the end of the page.