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It's art. It's a wetland. And scientists hope it will save the state's lakes from blue-green algae.
The structure is a floating wetland, and it was created by the Below ... The hope is that the plants will absorb excess phosphorus and nitrogen dissolved in the water and help cut down on blooms ...
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Ecology of Wetland Ecosystems: Water, Substrate, and Life
Home to a variety of plant life, including floating pond lilies, cattails, cypress, tamarack, and blue spruce, wetlands support diverse communities of invertebrates, which in turn support a wide ...
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Village of Pinecrest Pilots Floating Flower Islands to Tackle Water Pollution and Invasive Species
Each 500-square-foot floating platform will feature plants like African marigolds ... and set a benchmark for urban environmental stewardship.” “Wetland ecosystems are the Earth's kidneys ...
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Project helping SouthTech Academy students learn about environment, wildlife conservation
The real highlight? The native plants and nesting birds that are flocking to their new floating sanctuary. As it matures, this wetland will serve as a critical habitat for local wildlife ...
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Govt plans 400 floating wetland ponds for water conservation
The Punjab government has proposed the development of 400 floating wetland ponds across the province ... including the installation of wastewater treatment plants and the construction of storage ...