Winging It: Feathers and Foundations: Sustainable Waterfowl Habitats in Industrial Environments

Author

• Aftyn Gary Lehman

Files

Date of Award

5-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Landscape Architecture

College

Arts and Sciences

Department

Landscape Architecture, Disaster Resiliency & Emergency Management (LADREM)

Faculty Advisor

Craig Larson

Studio Coordinator

Jay Kost

Faculty Chair

Dominic Fischer

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Rights

NDSU policy 190.6.2

URI

https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf

Abstract

Development is the lifeblood of Landscape Architecture. Woodbury is the fastest growing city within the state of Minnesota and the need for industrial and commercial areas has quickly increased. Located just 15 minutes East from Saint Paul via Interstate 94, the suburban sprawl has expanded well beyond what any resident thought possible. One site in particular has been chosen to be developed. Within the past 5 years alone, habitat has been quickly lost. Originally, a collection of farm fields and interconnected ecosystems, this land was home to a large population of migratory waterfowl. Since development, this population has been largely displaced and is limited to other habitats. The primary intent of the selected focus area is to reinvigorate lost habitat for these species. This plan will serve as an example of what is possible within an industrial district, while being an attractive feature to a land pillaged by industrial abominations.

Recommended Citation

Lehman, Aftyn Gary, "Winging It: Feathers and Foundations: Sustainable Waterfowl Habitats in Industrial Environments" (2025). Landscape Architecture Theses. 19.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/landscape-architecture-theses/19