Thomas More University Ohio River Constructed Wetland: Site 1 Summer 2025

In this video, we see the constructed wetland at the Thomas More University Biology Field Station at the winter solstice. Through physical, chemical, and biological processes, this ecosystem and filters and breaks down waste water using minimal energy while providing habitat for native wetland plants, pollinators, and other wildlife.

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Contact Information:

Affiliation (e.g., university, agency, non-profit): Thomas More University
Field Station, Marine Lab or Field Site Name: Thomas More University Ohio River Biology Field Station
Website of Field Station, Marine Lab: https://www.thomasmore.edu/academics/explore-campus/biology-field-station/
Contact: Molly Williams
Contact Email: williamsm@thomasmore.edu

Video Information:

Video Developed by: Molly Williams
Date of Video Recording: 06/10/2025
Time of Day Video Recorded: 10:00 am
Season: Summer
Video Site Number: Site 1
North Orientation: There is light pink tape on the tripod pointing to true North; just left of true north in the background there is a small kiosk with a red roof

Location and Environment

Country: United States of America
State: Kentucky
Latitude: 38.96368
Longitude: -84.29890
Elevation: 0-2,500 ft
Slope: Moderate
Aspect: NE
Human Elements: fence, building, train tracks
Climate Zones: Temperate
Biomes: Temperate Forest
Habitat Types: Wetland - Freshwater
Vegetation Types: Wet mesic floodplain forest

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