Lincoln Park Zoo
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Overview
Martin Ecosystems launched multiple BioHaven® Floating Islands at Lincoln Park Zoo's Waterfowl and Swan Exhibit in Chicago, Illinois. The goal of the project, designed by Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, was to reduce the nutrient-load of water flowing through the waterfowl exhibit, while providing a natural habitat for the waterfowl and swans. Using solar-powered aeration and strategic positioning of islands, as well as perimeter netting, the islands represent a classic example of emergent floating wetlands.
Results
BioHaven® Floating Islands are filtering water while providing a wonderful visual aesthetic and new habitat for the waterfowl and swans.
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Solution
- BioHaven® Floating Island
- Project Type
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Habitat Enhancements
- Install Date
- May 2009
- Project Size
- 1800 square feet
- SPECIES PLANTED
- Swamp Milkweed, Panicled Aster, Soft Rush, Hard-Stemmed Bulrush, Common Arrowhead, Needle Rush, Blue Flag Iris, Bristly Sedge, Porcupine Sedge, Wild Golden Glow, and Marsh Blazing Star.
