By Jennifer Nantais
After a year of unprecedented change in our lives, our city is preparing to resume normal activity in the near future. Case numbers are going down, many students are back in school, businesses are beginning to reopen, and people will soon be reconnecting with those they care about.
Despite how difficult the past year has been, some of the sacrifices that people have been forced to make during the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in less traffic, a decrease in industrial activity, reduced emissions, and a forced slowing down of our hectic lifestyles. While this has cut us off from the pleasures of recreation and spending time with friends and family, many have also noted cleaner air, less noise and light pollution, life returning to areas of reduced human activity, the ability to see and hear wildlife like never before, and people spending more time outdoors. As we prepare to once again embrace what we have been missing, let us try not to lose what we have gained.
Nature is uniquely situated to capitalize on the head start that it has been given. We are resilient, adaptable, and able to make sacrifices when the future depends on it. Keep up the great work; keep pressure on institutions and policy makers; keep working toward a healthy, sustainable community; and keep enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Happy Spring Everyone!
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