Columbus residents now have a new ally in the fight against water pollution at Cooper Creek Park, where the first floating trash trap wetland in North America was just installed.
🌊 Why It Matters: This innovative system will catch trash before it flows downstream into the Chattahoochee River, keeping local waterways cleaner for everyone who enjoys them. The floating wetland also creates a natural habitat that improves water quality and supports local wildlife.
🌱 What’s Happening: The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper partnered with Australian company Atlan Stormwater to install the floating device, which serves as both a trash trap and a home for 27 different native plant species…