'This used to be a pathway and a canal for sewage, and now it's becoming a place where biodiversity and people come together to enjoy this space.'
CHICAGO â Local scientists are trying to transform the Chicago River into a wildlife sanctuary.It's all part of an ongoing effort to restore biodiversity in the Chicago area.In the shadow of Willis Tower, a group of environmental scientists are hard at work.They focus on these so-called floating gardens along the Chicago River, better known to locals as the Wild Mile, the world's first floating eco-park.
'We can have the main attraction be the wildlife that is coming back to the space,' said Nick Wesley, Executive Director of Urban Rivers. The wildlife along the waterway would surprise many, from birds to beavers and even muskrats.Despite what the naysayers may think, the Chicago River is currently in the best shape ever. Today, it is home to 105 species of life, proving that this intervention is working.
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