Explosive Conservation: Restoring Wetlands with a Big Bang!

First come the blasts: The thunderous sounds of more than 100 tons of explosives ripping through tightly packed soil.

Then, the water — more than 2,500 acres flooded in less than an hour.

This isn't a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster. It's the latest step in The Nature Conservancy's efforts to restore wetlands on its Williamston River Delta Preserve in southern Oregon.

Learn more at http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/oregon/about/art22854.html

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[loldongz9000]

why are all youtube comments written by total retards?

[m0nkeycheese]

wonder how many birdz were killed -___-

[bigbro02]

would have liked to see a before and after map/photo

[TygorasProductions]

@ForgottenOne17

And how might you know no birds were killed? Did you count them before and after the blast?

[Zirka4life]

I didn't know Wille E. Coyote will go that far

[Delta45555]

This is great. I like how the people are just like fuck you birds!

[joaocardoso123]

would anyone be kind enough to explain what kind of restoration measure is this?

[MortalGun95]

wow! omfg! id like to be on there when the bombs exploded:D

[marmillionco]

Anyone interested in coastal restoration efforts should get involved with America's WETLAND: Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana. The foundation works to raise public awareness of the impact Louisianas wetland loss has on the state, nation and world and to gain support for efforts to conserve and save coastal Louisiana. Check out the video "Washing Away" and support AWF by subscribing to the channel "marmillionco."

[Chick6517]

yeah i think so Nah gave me a weeks worth of lols