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 BioHavens remove harmful pollutants from a waterway using natural microbial processes (please see About BioHavens for a fuller description). The applications for this technology are many; there isn't a single water body that could not benefit from a floating island.
 Sewage effluent and stormwater ponds. The effective use of constructed wetlands for cleansing water of common pollutants is very well documented. BioHaven floating islands take this method to a new degree of sophistication by introducing a "Concentrated Wetland Effect": for every 250 sq ft Biohaven, we introduce ONE ACRE of biomimicked wetland surface area to support beneficial microbial activity - without tying up valuable real-estate. Read more.....
Rivers, Lakes, Streams
Floating islands can be moored in rivers, either anchored to the bottom or attached to the bank. They can be stretched right across the river, allowing fish free access underneath. They provide beneficial shade, which inhibits the growth of algae and cools the water for fish habitation.
Golf Courses
 Golf course ponds can be very polluted due to the run-off from fertilizers used to keep the greens lush. A pond full of algae with a smell to match is not very attractive! BioHaven floating islands can reduce the algae and make the pond look great - perhaps with a Living Walkway which can also serve a practical purpose. Read more...
Zoo ponds
 When we installed a floating island in Zoo Montana's River Otter exhibit, there were big smiles all round. The Otters were introduced to real vegetation for the first time in their eight years of life. The zoo patrons were able to see them climbing on it, feeding on it, swimming up (and down) through the inbuilt pools and generally having a fun time. Perhaps more importantly, because of the water-cleansing effect of the island, the zoo saved thousands of dollars in chemicals and staff time, and were able to live up to their ethic of sustainability. See more photos....
Other Applications
Farm Effluent Ponds
Winery Wastewater
Fish Farm run-off
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