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PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF TEMPE

Water Filters
By Melissa Quillard
Nestled in the heart of Arizona's Alameda Meadows is Selleh Park, a 6.3-acre area with a playground, picnic areas and all the
amenities needed to make it a neighborhood destination. It is also home to a man-made pond that supports a variety of wildlife,
including fish, birds, turtles and ducks. Over the years, that habitat has changed, and the city is using an integrated approach to
positively affect the lake's ecosystem, namely, by installing floating islands.
Floating islands occur naturally in water bodies across the world, and they act as a filter, providing a surface for microbes and
good bacteria, which pull pollutants from the water. Mimicking them in park lakes and ponds also provides a habitat for plants and
other wildlife, as well as shade and cooler water that will help the pond's fish thrive.
" The floating island concept was initiated by a resident who, like the city, is committed to sustainable solutions, " says Tempe
Parks Manager Craig Hayton. " She and other neighbors conducted all the research and made a very compelling case to the city
council, which gave the project the green light as part of the city's Innovation Fund program. "
In summer 2018, the Alameda Meadows Neighborhood Association received $7,000 from the Innovation Fund toward this project. In the fall, more than 30 neighborhood volunteers helped install the islands, which are made of recycled plastic. The soil has a
coconut core, composed of shaved coconut shells mixed with water, and the plants on the islands include the Cardinal flower, yerba
mansa, yellow monkey flowers, American speedwell, spike rush and blue rush, which are native to Arizona.
City staff will be analyzing the islands through June 2019 to gauge their effectiveness at cleaning the water and to understand
the amount of maintenance required to keep the islands healthy. If this pilot project is successful, more floating islands could be
installed at Selleh and other Tempe parks. This could mean significant long-term cost savings for maintenance and treatments, as
well as providing wildlife habitat.
More information about the Selleh Park project can be found at tempe.gov/InnovationFund.
- Melissa Quillard, Public Information Officer, City of Tempe, Arizona
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