Today I was running up Overlook Drive with my dog. I noticed signs of
erosion on both sides of the road and I started thinking about how
traditional road construction negatively affects ecosystems and
watershed protection.

When we build roads, we disturb soils. Disrupting soil biota
interaction allows invasive species to thrive. Invasive species
proliferation may ultimately result in poor water and air quality when
local healthy ecosystems are compromised.

We have to have roads! How can we construct roads that minimally
disturb soil and protect local watersheds? Stay tuned.