The Metropolitan Council operates several wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in the Twin Cities area. Most of the WWTPs are located adjacent to river corridors, and in some cases form portions of sensitive wildlife habitat and native vegetation areas. Landscape design at the WWTPs has traditionally consisted of traditional mowed turf, which requires constant mowing, occasional herbicide application and irrigation, and provides little benefit to wildlife or water quality. The Council is committe...
Sustainable Landscape Analysis at Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plants
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- University University of St. Thomas
- Program Sustainable Communities Partnership
- Sustainable Development Goals 06 Clean Water and Sanitation
- Focus Areas Equity
- Discipline Enviormental Science
- University Department Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name Metropolitan Council