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Floating Wetlands

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 29, 2025
Price
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Overview

Floating wetlands can add visual appeal, improve water quality, and provide habitat for local wildlife. This free 4-page floating wetlands guide teaches you what you need to know to get started! Learn how to design, build, and maintain a floating wetland for your property. Download your copy today!

Publication Information

Floating wetlands are an easy way to beautify ponds and stormwater systems while keeping water clean.

In 4 pages, this Floating Wetlands guide covers the essentials for choosing plants, anchoring platforms, and ensuring year-round performance. Perfect for municipalities, campuses, HOAs, and private landowners.

What You'll Learn

  • How floating wetlands improve water quality and create habitats for pollinators, wildlife, and native wetland plant species
  • Cost and material options for commercial and DIY floating wetland systems
  • How floating wetlands can be sized to any pond
  • Maintenance practices to keep wetlands healthy year-round

Download your copy today and start building cleaner, healthier water systems.

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