 
The Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watersheds Authority (LESJWA)
is dedicated to improving water quality and wildlife habitats in Lake
Elsinore, Canyon Lake, and the rest of the San Jacinto Watershed.

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Lake Elsinore
Floating Islands
Funded by
Inland Waterkeeper and LESJWA
City of Lake
Elsinore - Lead Agency
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Description
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A type of
floating treatment wetland planted with wetland or garden plants
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Matrix is water
filtration material made from 100% recycled plastic
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Layers of
matrix are bonded together with foam, which provide buoyancy
Benefits
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Provides
natural wildlife habitat restoration and water cleansing
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Effective in
removing nutrients from water column
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Feeding source
for fish
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Provide
enhancement to areas with fluctuating water levels
Launch:
Scheduled for planting and anchoring in spring 2010
Floating Islands help restore the natural ecosystem of Lake
Elsinore by removing harmful nutrients that suffocate the
lake's oxygen levels
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