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  • How Can Floating Gardens Mitigate Agricultural Runoff In Ponds and Lakes in Waynesville, Ohio?

    Document thumbnail: How Can Floating Gardens Mitigate Agricultural Runoff In Ponds and Lakes in Waynesville, Ohio?
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    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    This research shows the environmental benefits of implementing floating garden designs in ponds and lakes as floating treatment wetlands (FTWs). Research conducted by Virginia Tech, Rutgers, Floating Island International, and the International Institute for Sustainable Development indicates successful remediation and removal of nutrient runoff from agricultural production, wastewater treatment, and human and animal waste. Plants with different rooting depths and surface areas can phytoaccumulate phosphorus and nitrogen compounds. Like wetlands, FTWs create an environment for microbial life around the rhizosphere of plants and the island substrate, generating colonies of bacteria called biofilm that digest nutrients from water or sediment. Natural wetland habitats, one of humanity's most efficient biofilters, have been destroyed around the United States to make room for farmland and cities. This research has been aggregated to fuel an FTW design on a small farm in Waynesville, Ohio, and other lakes and ponds for people that this research may inspire.
    Creator/Author:
    Bryant, AJ
    Submitter:
    AJ Bryant
    Date Uploaded:
    04/11/2024
    Date Modified:
    04/11/2024
    Date Created:
    4/11/2024
    License:
    Public Domain Mark 1.0

  • Optimizing Urban Biodiversity: Native Seed Collection and Cultivation Practices for Ohio's Native Plants

    Document thumbnail: Optimizing Urban Biodiversity: Native Seed Collection and Cultivation Practices for Ohio's Native Plants
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    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    This research project investigates and improves the processes of native seed collection and native plant cultivation specific to the Ohio region. The overarching goal is advancing urban biodiversity initiatives, focused on flora indigenous to the Cincinnati area. The project delves into current research gaps and challenges associated with native seed collection and cultivation methodologies. Additionally, this research explores the potential ecological benefits and challenges associated with integrating native plant species into urban landscapes. This project researches 13 plant species in this context. The target outcomes of this research include a refined understanding of native plant adaptation to urban settings, improved conservation strategies, and actionable guidelines for urban planners and horticulturalists. This research contributes knowledge to the ongoing efforts of promoting biodiversity within urban landscapes, fostering a more sustainable coexistence between human developments and Ohio's native flora. The final result of this project is a field guide with sections on plant identification, seed harvesting, seed storage, cultivation needs, and common ecoregions for each plant.
    Creator/Author:
    Brown, Brianna
    Submitter:
    Brianna Brown
    Date Uploaded:
    04/11/2024
    Date Modified:
    04/11/2024
    Date Created:
    2024-04-11
    License:
    Public Domain Mark 1.0