Detecting restoration impacts in inter-connected habitats: Spring invertebrate communities in a restored wetland

► Restoration of a target ecosystem may have undesired effects on adjoining ecosystems. ► Restoration changed macroinvertebrate communities and species abundances but not species richness. ► Benthic macroinvertebrates can be used as reliable indicators of wetland restoration impacts. ► Planning of restoration projects should be extended to nearby habitats.