If we begin to build new roads and repair old roads with pervious asphalt
or concrete, we will see astonishing results. If we
don't change, run-off from impervious roads will continue to
result in the loss of countless trees and the consequent destruction of
natural habitat.

When we build new roads, it's important to disturb site soils as
little as possible. If we do disturb the site, we have an
environmental responsibility to cover the soil with organic material
as quickly as possible. The more organic material like tree mulch or
compost we can apply, the faster the soil will recover and the quicker
the ecosystem will rebound.

Changing how we construct and repair roads is a crucial step to the
preservation and protection of local ecosystems. Some may argue that
implementing these appropriate measures is too costly because of
costs we cannot change. I argue it's better to not repair any road
until you can use appropriate materials and sustainable solutions. If
our old choices prevail, we are bound to the past and we will be
perpetuating the continual compromise of our local ecosystems.