What steps do I need to take to install a constructed wetland?

Planning

  • Step 1: Information gathering
  • Step 2: Talk to an expert
  • Step 3: Site selection
  • Step 4: Time for an Engineer

Construction and Establishment

  • Step 5: Construction
  • Step 6: Establishment
  • Step 7: Filling the wetland

Operation

  • Step 8: Monitoring
  • Step 9: Maintenance

These nine steps are discussed in detail in the Constructed Wetlands: A How to Guide for Nurseries.

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