We might consider the bald eagle a symbol of The Woodlands and of the success of George Mitchell’s vision to maintain the natural forested environment. His vision was inspired by Ian McHarg’s book, “Design with Nature.” McHarg was part of Mitchell’s original design team, and his work left a permanent mark on the ongoing discussion of mankind’s place in nature and nature’s place in mankind. It is these principles that led to the preservation of the natural habitat that attracted the bald eagle, as well as many human residents, to The Woodlands. The long-term presence of bald eagles in The Woodlands exemplifies that the development of the community continues to be in harmony with nature.