FLOATING ISLANDS FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
BioHaven Floating Islands act like a natural wetland, increasing the aesthetic value and wildlife abundance of any stormwater pond. Easily installed, they protect the environment from harmful pollutants and sediments carried downstream by urban, industrial and agricultural runoff. In many US states, BioHaven Floating Islands have been approved as a BMP and can be used to gain nutrient credits.
Stormwater ponds have been identified as potential Greenhouse Gas emitters, since many of them work by trapping sediments which can release methane if the water becomes anoxic. This is where RAM especially can help.
The intermittent nature of stormwater events, and their indirect source, can make stormwater management particularly challenging.
How BioHavens and RAM can help:
- Manage nutrient runoff and prevent algae blooms
- Capture sediment before it enters ponds and lakes
- RAM-S can provide the oxygen to reduce organics in the sediments
- RAM-SL can remove sediment and land-apply or dispose of it
- They can be easily retrofit into existing stormwater ponds
- They can cope with the highs and lows of fluctuating water levels
- They can be sized accurately to meet discharge standards
- They can bring back enjoyment of your community pond
- They can help your community meet methane emissions targets
- They could even potentially earn your community carbon or future methane
credits
Minimal Environment Impact
BioHaven treatment approach to stormwater management requires zero land use, and has many other environmental benefits:
- Standard BioHavens, using natural circulation, require no power to operate
- Circulation and aeration can be added for accelerated nutrient uptake
- Plants harmonize with the surrounding vegetation
- New habitat is created for pollinators, insect banks, birds and fish
- The hazard of chemical dosing is eliminated
- Materials used are recycled, safe, and fully tested
BioHaven Floating Islands Treatment Benefits
BioHaven Floating Islands can effectively treat ponds, streams and ditches to restore a watershed to health:
- Effectively reduce algae blooms, cyanobacteria and Golden Algae
- Reduction in phosphorus and nitrogen halts widespread loss of aquatic life
- Reduction in fecal coliforms makes water healthier for humans and animals to drink
- Sediment trapping and removal prevents choking of pristine waters
- Prevention of erosion maintains stream and river bank integrity
- Prevention of midgefly, mosquito, and other nuisance pest infestation
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Whether you have questions about our technology, need support, or want to share your feedback, our dedicated team is here to assist you every step of the way.
Email
info@floatingislandinternational.com
Phone
+1 406.373.5200
Location
Shepherd, MT