Jefferson Park Constructed Wetland

Jefferson Park Constructed Wetland

Project Team
Timmons Group City of Waynesboro
Project Description

This project was a retrofit of a 10-acre detention basin to a level 2 constructed wetland. The terraced design, including berms, marsh areas and pools, coupled with native plantings, provided substantial habitat improvement for pollinators, song birds and waterfowl.
To read a full project narrative and view more photos, visit the project folder on our Google Drive.

Best Habitat Creation

This category recognizes restoration projects that create or restore a high-quality blend of wetland or upland wildlife habitats. Depending on the number and type of projects submitted, separate awards may be made for forest creation and wetland/meadow creation projects.

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