and this below is a picture of today.
Monday, August 29, 2011
the fastest TW planting
Hi here the fastest treatment wetland planting that you have never seen. 1 minutes and 53 seconds for 200 square meters with 1200 plants of Canna indica and Iris pseudacorus. See and laugh... that's me and Dr. Matteo Tamburini last June 2011.
and this below is a picture of today.
and this below is a picture of today.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
WWF PANDA and treatment wetlands in CHINA!!!
From www.wwf.panda.org:
WWF’s Constructed Courtyard Wetland project is just one part of a comprehensive water resources protection and demonstration programme that began in 2008. Other projects include the restoration of the natural ecology of rivers, as well as the promotion of rural biogas and environmentally friendly cultivation. Based on the success of the Constructed Courtyard Wetland project, WWF is planning to expand operations in Yuantian and other villages.
The project demonstrates WWF-China’s approach to conservation, that is, one that balances the social, economic and ecological needs of the Upper Yangtze region. With 9 million rural residents out of a total population of 1.4 billion, rural living will continue to be a core way of life in China's future. Creating models that demonstrate sustainability and create cleaner water will not only further support biodiversity conservation, but also greatly benefit human health.
The location of this pilot project is significant. The Yangtze river basin is one of WWF’s global priority places. Here, the Minshan Mountains play a vital role not only as one of the last strongholds of several endangered species including the giant panda, but also in watershed protection for the mighty Yangtze River, regulating the flow of fresh water for more than 400 million people downstream.
More info at this source: http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/about_freshwater/freshwater_news/?195532/Constructed-wetland-does-more-than-spruce-up-the-garden
WWF’s Constructed Courtyard Wetland project is just one part of a comprehensive water resources protection and demonstration programme that began in 2008. Other projects include the restoration of the natural ecology of rivers, as well as the promotion of rural biogas and environmentally friendly cultivation. Based on the success of the Constructed Courtyard Wetland project, WWF is planning to expand operations in Yuantian and other villages.
The project demonstrates WWF-China’s approach to conservation, that is, one that balances the social, economic and ecological needs of the Upper Yangtze region. With 9 million rural residents out of a total population of 1.4 billion, rural living will continue to be a core way of life in China's future. Creating models that demonstrate sustainability and create cleaner water will not only further support biodiversity conservation, but also greatly benefit human health.
The location of this pilot project is significant. The Yangtze river basin is one of WWF’s global priority places. Here, the Minshan Mountains play a vital role not only as one of the last strongholds of several endangered species including the giant panda, but also in watershed protection for the mighty Yangtze River, regulating the flow of fresh water for more than 400 million people downstream.
More info at this source: http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/about_freshwater/freshwater_news/?195532/Constructed-wetland-does-more-than-spruce-up-the-garden
Great deal for Modular Wetland System inc.!
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From www.modularwetlands.com: San Diego, CA - The Modular Wetland System (MWS) - Linear Stormwater Biofiltration System has been approved for Basic (CULD) and Enhanced (PULD) Treatment. These designations allow for use of the Modular Wetland to be installed and operated in the State of Washington. This system has been verified and approved for removal of TSS and dissolved metals at a loading rate of 1 gpm/sq ft (100 in/hr). Washington State DOE Findings of Fact:
This was accomplished through the Technology Assessment Protocol - Ecology (TAPE) certification process for emerging stormwater treatment technologies. By holding a TAPE Certification, Modular Wetlands, has met applicable design criteria and performance goals for new development and redevelopment within the State of Washington. Modular Wetlands is the only biofilter to utilize horizontal flow to treat various pollutants. |
Another TWs in Brasil
I receive this article from Tamara Horn a Brasilian Biologist that work in treatment wetland solution in Brasil.
This plant is made for 80 apartaments for a total of 10 mc of wastewater and is made in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
This plant is made for 80 apartaments for a total of 10 mc of wastewater and is made in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Fifth International Conference on Vetiver (ICV-5) - "Vetiver and Climate Change"
This important international conference which will be held at the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, India, between 28-30 October 2011.
The vetiver grass model promises a natural solution to mitigate the effects of climate change. Leading practitioners, experts, and policy makers associated with Vetiver System applications from all over the world will participate in the conference. This will provide an excellent opportunity for scientists, growers, entrepreneurs, industrialists and environmentalists to interact and share experience on prospects, potential, and opportunities of VS applications.
The conference topics deal on climate change, innovation and research and also Infrastructure and Pollution control with the following topics:
• Rehabilitation of contaminated water and land
• Protection of manmade infrastructure including roads, railroads, building sites, bridges, and other public utilities
Vetiver plant is worldwide use for wastewater treatment and a lot of research and applications established that this plant could be use for a lot of treatment water solution like treatment wetlands.
The Vetiver grass will tolerate high levels of nitrates, phosphates, heavy metals, and agricultural chemicals. The Vetiver System can be used for treating wastewater, rehabilitating mine tailings, stabilizing landfills and general rubbish dumps. The Vetiver System takes up the toxic materials and confines the contaminates to the effected area ( www.vetiver.com).
Here the link to the complete list of vetiver and treatment water documents, reports and research:
http://vetiver.com/g/contaminated_water.htm
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Interesting news from South of Italy
NEWS # 1
Sellia Marina (Calabria - Italy), citizens petition to the mayor for adopting the tretment wetland system.
A) http://www.cn24.tv/news/30145/sellia-marina-petizione-dei-cittadini-al-sindaco-per-adottare-la-fitodepurazione.html
b) http://www.cn24.tv/media/docs/petizione-fito.pdf
Brief translation:
CITIZENS DEMAND
that the Mayor of Sellia Marina (CZ) and the Councillor with responsibility forenvironment intervene promptly, before the next summer and to introduce, among topics of the agenda an upcoming City Council, the discussion of this petition by adopting the necessary measures to give mandate to the office provide technical, downstream of the existing water treatment plants, constructed wetlands systems suitable to reduce the load of pollutants during the summer, the traditional treatment system can not be disposed of properly.
CITY LOCATION
http://comune.selliamarina.cz.it/
NEWS #2 - Area 167: plants between the houses and treated water
http://www.piazzasalento.it/prima-pagina/area-167-piante-tra-le-case-e-acque-depurate/
Brief translation:
One of the speeches were the redevelopment of 167 of Alliste. This suburb has experienced a situation of complete degradation that made it unbearable: a septic tank was not working in the service of 12 apartments, not to mention theopen sewer, clearly visible, situated between two apartment buildings. Now all this is just a bad memory: the sewers were connected to a wetland plant that is a natural system of treatment much more effective than chemical and mechanical.We must move to Berlin to have more examples, and in Puglia is the first plantconstructed wetlands used in an urban context.
CITY LOCATION
http://www.comune.alliste.le.it/
Sellia Marina (Calabria - Italy), citizens petition to the mayor for adopting the tretment wetland system.
A) http://www.cn24.tv/news/30145/sellia-marina-petizione-dei-cittadini-al-sindaco-per-adottare-la-fitodepurazione.html
b) http://www.cn24.tv/media/docs/petizione-fito.pdf
Brief translation:
CITIZENS DEMAND
that the Mayor of Sellia Marina (CZ) and the Councillor with responsibility forenvironment intervene promptly, before the next summer and to introduce, among topics of the agenda an upcoming City Council, the discussion of this petition by adopting the necessary measures to give mandate to the office provide technical, downstream of the existing water treatment plants, constructed wetlands systems suitable to reduce the load of pollutants during the summer, the traditional treatment system can not be disposed of properly.
CITY LOCATION
http://comune.selliamarina.cz.it/
NEWS #2 - Area 167: plants between the houses and treated water
http://www.piazzasalento.it/prima-pagina/area-167-piante-tra-le-case-e-acque-depurate/
Brief translation:
One of the speeches were the redevelopment of 167 of Alliste. This suburb has experienced a situation of complete degradation that made it unbearable: a septic tank was not working in the service of 12 apartments, not to mention theopen sewer, clearly visible, situated between two apartment buildings. Now all this is just a bad memory: the sewers were connected to a wetland plant that is a natural system of treatment much more effective than chemical and mechanical.We must move to Berlin to have more examples, and in Puglia is the first plantconstructed wetlands used in an urban context.
CITY LOCATION
http://www.comune.alliste.le.it/
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