Minnesota’s wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate, and many public and privately owned wetland areas are regarded as wastelands and used for dumping, logging, or filling and developing. The state may be known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it lost 140,000 acres of forested wetlands between 2006 and 2020.
Midwest Floating Island can help Minnesota governments and private landowners restore and maintain healthy biodiversity with BioHaven® Floating Wetlands water mats.
Leverage Natural Processes to Reclaim Area Wetlands and Water Bodies
Water bodies such as ponds, lakes, streams, swamps, marshes, and bogs provide waterfowl, fish, and other wildlife habitats. They also offer various recreational and functional purposes for people.
BioHaven® vegetated mats are a groundbreaking solution for creating sustainable ecosystems that foster improved water quality and support diverse habitats for plants, wildlife, and fish. These floating wetlands stimulate robust microbial activity to regulate phosphorus, nitrogen, heavy metals, and other pollutants, leading to cleaner water.
Floating Islands for Minnesota Governments
Public and utilitarian government ponds and waterways often face pollution, overuse, drought, flooding, and natural overgrowth, making them unfit for use. BioHaven® Floating Wetland Islands are a cost-efficient and autonomous solution for local municipalities and organizations to increase environmental health, provide better flood control, and significantly beautify the area.
Floating islands offer an additional treatment option for wastewater lagoons, stabilization ponds, and landfill leachate ponds. Typically, the cost of implementing these islands is lower than that of other treatment methods, making them a cost-effective solution for maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.
Wastewater Removal Rates
| Contaminant | Inlet | Outlet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Total Phosphorus | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| TSS | 20 | 6.3 |
| Ammonia | 5 | 1.8 |
- Reduces suspended solids and contributes to the evaporation process
- Increases surface area for microbes to attach and break down pollutants
- Plant nutrient uptake
- Sediment trapping
- No winter removal is necessary
- Enhances retention time
- Adjusts to fluctuations in water levels, improving plant survival
- Can help reduce operating costs
- Eliminates the need for additional land
If you want to create or rejuvenate public or utilitarian ponds in your city, county, or municipality, Midwest Floating Island in St. Paul can provide the assistance you need.
Floating Islands for Private Wetland Restoration
If you have neglected or damaged wetlands on your property, BioHaven® Floating Wetlands water mats offer a great solution for restoration. These floating wetland islands mimic natural floating islands and help reduce nutrients while enhancing man-made or natural private wetlands.
Our bio-friendly floating islands provide a safe and secluded habitat for ducks, swans, and loons to build their nests, protecting them from land predators and providing a secure environment for nesting. Place them in new or restored waterways to improve the local wildfowl populations.
Homeowners, HOAs, farmers, and other private property owners can contact Midwest Floating Island, LLC, located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Biohaven® Floating Islands Technology
BioHaven® Floating Islands were recognized by the U.S. State Department in 2014 as one of the top six innovations in water technologies. This acknowledgment highlights their significant impact on enhancing above-water and underwater ecosystems.
These artificial floating islands are constructed from nonwoven PET plastic fibers sourced from BPA-free recycled plastic beverage containers. Marine-grade foam is injected into the framework to increase buoyancy. They have plant holes and anchor points to encourage optimal plant growth and adaptability for shallow, deep, and flowing aquatic environments. The islands adjust to changing water levels so the plants will not die from drought or flooding.
BioHaven® Floating Islands are engineered with a distinctive matrix that provides over 125 square feet per cubic foot of surface area. They feature extensive roots beneath the floating island—these artificial islands act as virtual bioreactors, mimicking the roles of floating peat bogs and natural wetlands.
Benefits of Floating Water Mats
Why should you consider using BioHaven® Floating Wetlands water mats in your Minnesota wetland, lake, and pond restoration projects? There are many benefits:
Eco-Friendly
The floating water mats provide ample space for microbes to attach and work to remove impurities from the water naturally. You can plant them by the side of the waterbody and push the islands into the water to be anchored or tethered to shore.
Cost-Effective
Don’t have much money to invest in restoration? Our synthetic floating wetlands are relatively inexpensive and can be combined with many existing water treatment technologies.
Long-Term Use
BioHaven® Floating Wetlands perform continuously after installation to improve water quality and provide wetland habitat. To extend their life, we have added UV protection called Armor.
Aesthetic Appeal
These floating water mats appear natural and add beauty to any wetland, man-made water body, or natural lake.
Customizable
Man-made floating wetlands from Midwest Floating Island are customizable. The floating islands can be created in a variety of shapes and lengths. We can also modify the islands to include extra buoyancy. Our standard islands ship in 5-foot or 6.6-foot wide pieces and can be combined into larger islands.
Storm, Hurricane, and Winter Proof
Anchored floating wetlands withstand heavy storms and even held up under hurricane-force winds during Hurricane Isaac. They do not have to be removed during winter as long as you can leave a floating dock in that location.
Effective
BioHaven® Floating Wetlands provide a natural, chemical-free method for enhancing ecosystems. By mimicking natural processes, they promote water conservation and offer significant advantages for the overall health of the ecosystem.
Enjoy Three Benefits from Every Application
For every reason you install a floating island, you get at least two additional benefits. If you choose islands for their better appearance, the better water quality also enhances habitats for wildlife and aquatic life.
Install Floating Islands in Your Minnesota Wetlands, Lakes, and Ponds
BioHaven® Floating Wetland Islands (FWIs) mimic natural floating islands while harnessing natural processes to reduce nutrients and greatly enhance man-made or natural wetland habitats in Minnesota. Contact Midwest Floating Island in St. Paul, at (855) 527-6839 or complete the interest form to request a contact.