News and Insights
- What happens when you bury a highway? Madrid Río is a transformative ecorestoration project that revitalized the Manzanares River corridor in Madrid, Spain, by rerouting a section of the M-30 highway underground and rewilding the river it once traversed, becoming a benchmark for urban ecological recovery. And in a city particularly susceptible to temperature extremes as the planet warms, the project demonstrates the value of investing in nature-based solutions to keep the city, and all who spend time there there, livable and cool.
Want to learn more about Madrid Río?
Check out our short video on Instagram! - At the recent R-Futures Conference, ecological designer Zach Weiss presented From Dreamer to Doer, a talk focused on practical pathways for restoring local water cycles. Drawing from recent scientific insights and on-the-ground experience, the presentation outlines how water cycle restoration can reverse drought, reduce the risks of floods and fires, and support the return of healthy, abundant ecosystems.
Events and Community
- Oberlin, OH | Join Peace Community Center for a screening and group discussion of the film, Regenerating Life. Sunday, April 6, 1 pm to 4 ET
Regenerating Life takes an ecological look at the environmental crises and, by challenging the prevailing climate change story, offers new, attainable solutions. It also features a cameo by our own Jim Laurie 😉
Contact organizers for more information. - Online | Bio4Climate is proud to co-host the 2025 Midwest Beaver Summit this June, centered on the theme, “Resilience Through Relationships.” Thursday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT
This theme reflects a fundamental truth: thriving ecosystems depend on strong relationships—between species, landscapes, and people. Advocating for beavers means fostering connections across different perspectices, listening to concerns, and working together to find solutions that benefit both communities and ecosystems.
In-person attendance available in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Whether you join us online or in person, we hope to see you there!
