Smart Wetlands

Smart Wetlands harness the natural power of wetlands to reduce nitrogen loss from your farm. These small, constructed wetlands are custom-designed to fit within an Illinois farm's tile drainage system and are designed to maximize nitrogen loss from tile drainage water.

This effective and efficient nitrogen removal practice can operate for 30 years or more with very little maintenance and offers Illinois farmers and landowners the opportunity to turn their least profitable acres to work with an alternate use.
Smart Wetlands can play a vital role in a farm’s nutrient loss reduction strategy without requiring cropping system changes and are compatible with most land-scapes and farming operations.