Objective:
The objectives of this cooperative research project are to assess the potential of a newly constructed wetland system to assimilate horticultural chemicals prior to entry into water bodies and to assess the potential for phytopathogen remediation using constructed wetland systems.

Approach:
Monitor runoff water (volume and quality) entering and leaving a wetland system, and sample wetland sediments and plants for nutrients and pesticides of concern. Nutrient and pesticide balance will be calculated and the efficiency of the wetland system to remove horticultural chemicals will be determined. Similarly, phytopathogen remediation will be assessed and wetland plant susceptibility to pathogen infestation characterized.