DEFINITION
An artificial marsh or wetland created for a purpose, including retaining stormwater and cleaning wastewater, including sewage.

AKA
Wetpark

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
how is it measured? what are the criteria for its design or planning?

ILLUSTRATION


Constructed Wetland in Melbourne

CASE STUDIES
Sidwell Friends Middle School, Washgington, D.C.

Inkster Wetlands Project in Wayne County, MI

Inkster Valley Golf Course integrating constructed wetlands, Wayne County, MI

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ELI'sGuide to Wetland Buffers for Local Governments
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/resshow/perry/tertiary/tertiary.htm