Foxtail and canna lilly plants
Softstem bulrush plant
Multiple aquatic plants
Lake Wade takes drainage from the entire park, and the surrounding neighborhood. This means a lot of stormwater runoff and nutrients are entering the lake.
The Trickling Wetlands work with a water pump to move water from Lake Wade to this man-made wetland. About 2,000 gallons a day of treated water then trickles through the wetlands and into Lake Wade.
Nutrient reduction media is used within the water pump to reduce the production of nitrogen and phosphorus, cleaning the water and reducing excess nutrients from ending up in the lake.
Excess nutrients can cause algal blooms, which increase toxins within the water. The Trickling Wetlands works to provide healthier water quality and a cleaner lake.
What plants can be found at the Wadeview Park Trickling Wetlands?
There's a lot of different plants but the main ones that stand out are the:
To learn more about how the City of Orlando treats our water, visit orlando.gov/wetlands.
For further questions or information, please email stormwater.education@orlando.gov or call 407.246.2257.