Constructed westland. Photo by Sustainable sanitation, Flickr.
The University of Iowa’s alumni magazine features an in-depth look at how UI engineers are using wetlands to purify contaminated bodies of water.
In addition to purifying water, these wetlands save energy costs and help restore the wetland habitat that has been greatly reduced by human development.
The article partially focuses on the work of CGRER’s co-director Jerry Schnoor, and CGRER member Louis Licht.
Find the article here, beginning on page 26.
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About Michael Gallagher
I am originally from outside of Chicago, but I have spent the last five years in Iowa pursuing my education. From 2006-2010 I attended Grinnell College, where I received a B.A. in English. Currently, I am a graduate student in the University of Iowa's journalism department.
In addition to my work for CGRER, I write for the non-profit investigative reporting organization Iowa Watch. Previously, I worked as a freelance writer, primarily contributing to Hoopla (The Gazette's arts and culture publication), and I assistant coached the Grinnell College cross country and track teams for a year.
My interests include writing, running, watching the Chicago Bulls, and . . . environmental news!
