Biology of Bioretention Systems webinar
Healthy Land & Water’s Water by Design program recently hosted a webinar on Water Sensitive Urban Design, focused on the Biology of Bioretention Systems.
The webinar showcased practical innovations in urban water management with local experts sharing real-world insights into improving water treatment and design.
We’ve made a recording of the webinar available for anyone who missed the session.
Some of the key highlights from the webinar include:
- Innovations for bioretention basins in Townsville: Jason Lange from Ecocentrics shared innovative interventions trialled in bioretention systems, including the use of weeds to improve WSUD asset performance.
- The hidden potential of soil: Kylie Drapala from Logan City Council unpacked the critical role of soil organic matter in bioretention filter media, sharing insights on their experiences from Logan City.
- Trialling bioretention for combined stormwater and wastewater treatment – experiences and lessons learnt: Paul Dubowski from Urban Utilities shared learnings and experiences from trialling a combined stormwater and wastewater bioretention treatment system.
