Publication Date
May 2023
Urban development and wetland loss have negatively impacted water quality. Natural areas and systems can help mitigate those impacts. With over two centuries of utilizing the Schuylkill River as a source of drinking water, Philadelphia has adapted from land preservation to wetland creation to achieve sediment Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) standards. This case study highlights how the innovation of constructed stormwater wetlands coupled with the restoration of forested natural areas provides water quality and ecological benefits.
Recommended Citation
Anthes, Richard Jr.; Compton, AeLin; and Rhodes, Luke
(2023)
"Ecological Benefits of Creating Stormwater Wetlands and Woodlands in Philadelphia, PA,"
Cities and the Environment (CATE):
Vol. 13:
Iss.
1, Article 31.
DOI: 10.15365/cate.2023.130131
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/cate/vol13/iss1/31
DOI
10.15365/cate.2023.130131
