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Entries Tagged Constructed Wetlands

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When Nature Helps: How Wetlands Support Wastewater Treatment

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Clean the Water, Cool the River: A Treatment Innovation

A 700-acre constructed wetlands at Oregon’s Clean Water Services helps protect river salmon, removes nutrients, and draws birds, wildlife and visitors
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Manmade Wetlands Are a Natural Barrier to the Spread of Microplastics, Says Study

South Florida Completes Largest Environmental Restoration Project In U.S. History

South Florida Completes Largest Environmental Restoration Project In U.S. History

Florida Everglades’ manmade wetlands in C-44 Reservoir/Stormwater Treatment Area will restore, protect and preserve wildlife and communities
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An Island Shaped Like a School Emblem Sends a Powerful Message of Environmental Stewardship

Broken Arrow city and school district partner to create what is believed to be Oklahoma’s largest floating wetland.
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Who Knew That a Natural Wastewater Treatment Process Could Help Cold-Water Fishes Thrive?

Talking Water Gardens provides effluent cooling and an attraction for birdwatchers and other nature enthusiasts in Albany, Oregon.
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Plants, Not Mechanical Equipment, Provide Clean Water to Supply a Rapidly Growing Area

Millions of native wetland plants do the work of creating 91 mgd of reliable source water for the North Texas Municipal Water District.
Godfather of Constructed Wetlands Awarded for His Achievements

Godfather of Constructed Wetlands Awarded for His Achievements

Robert Gearheart recently won an award from the Environmental Law Institute recognizing his work in establishing and guiding the Arcata Marsh Research Institute in Arcata, California
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Landscape With a Purpose: Effective Treatment and Botanical Beauty

An Oregon city combines a constructed wetland used to cool and treat wastewater effluent with a unique botanical garden
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An Oregon City Saves $55 Million With a Natural Approach to Wastewater Treatment

A wetland complex provides effective treatment for an Oregon city and saves some $55 million in capital costs for a facility expansion.
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News Briefs: Body Found Near Yutan Wastewater Plant

In this week's water and wastewater news, police find a body in a wastewater lagoon, Montreal begins a controversial wastewater dump and an innovative wetlands system solves wastewater problems in Oregon.
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Man-Made Texas Wetlands Offer Natural Filtration

A man-made wetland complex provides high-quality water and excellent recreation opportunities for residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Massive Man-made Wetlands System Treats Wastewater

A unique water reuse project uses sedges, rushes and other plants to filter effluent-dominated water.
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Looks Great, Runs Great

A visually appealing treatment plant helps inspire operators to perform and creates a positive impression for community residents and visitors.