Why Land Restoration?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that we have less than a decade to make significant shifts in our agricultural systems to prevent catastrophic climate change. Conventional farming practices contribute massive amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. However, when managed properly, land can be a powerful climate solution—capturing carbon, restoring biodiversity, and enhancing ecosystem resilience.

Illinois landscapes

In Illinois, less than 0.1% of pre settler prairies exist today. Similarly, over 90% of Illinois’ wetlands have been drained for farming or other development projects, making the region more susceptible to flooding. Conventional farmlands now make up 75% of Illinois total land area. 

We believe that agricultural lands don’t have to be destructive. Instead, they can be transformed into sites of food production, community well-being, and climate resilience.

Our Approach and Pilot Project:

We are collaborating with a 90-acre farm in Illinois that began it’s transition from conventional grain farming to organic production in 2024. The process takes 3 years. As part of this transformation, Eco.Logic has been entrusted with 3 acres for ecosystem restoration, where we are working to: establish a native prairie consisting of diverse native species to support pollinators and restore soil health and create a wetland to help manage water retention, prevent flooding, and enhance biodiversity.