Using a Constructed Wetland to Treat Waste Water and Propagate Wetland Species
Constructed wetland ponds at Lone Peak State Nursery near Salt Lake City, Utah, produce herbaceous plants for both wetland restoration projects and creation of new wetlands in agricultural, urban, and industrial applications. In response to the new demands for specialized wetland plant materials, the nursery developed partnerships with both private businesses and government agencies to develop a constructed wetland system. This innovative system not only catches and treats agricultural runoff by physical, chemical, and biological processes from the container nursery, it also serves as a propagation system for wetland plants such as sedges (Carex spp.), rushes (Juneus spp.), spikerushes(Eleocharis spp.), and bulrushes (Seirpus spp.). An additional benefit of this project is that new vegetative and seed propagation techniques are being developed and made available to other nurseries. Tree Planters' Notes 44(3): 93-97; 1993
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Author(s): Glenn A. Beagle, John Justin
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volumes 44, Number 3 (1993)
Section: Technical Tips
Volume: 44
Number: 3
