Constructed Wetlands: Engineering Nature’s Filter

A constructed wetland

Produced with contributions by John McMaine, former Griffith Endowed Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Water Management Engineer.

In this week’s episode, John McMaine and Anthony Bly introduce constructed wetlands and discuss the following:

  • How constructed wetlands emulate the natural process of a wetland
  • The different designs a constructed wetland can have to meet the needs of the area
  • The multiple benefits we see from constructed wetlands
  • Some issues that can occur with a constructed wetland and the perception of a wetland

Our special guest for today’s episode is Dr. Jeff Strock, a professor at the University of Minnesota and located at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center near Lamberton, Minnesota.

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