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The Bufferlands
The EchoWater Facility includes a substantial buffer between our facility operations and our nearest neighbors.
This 2,150-acre expanse of thriving open space is called the Bufferlands, and the land was specially designated to not only help reduce the potential for odor and other nuisances, but also provide hundreds of acres of wildlife habitat, farmland, and open space.
Events Calendar
Each year, the Bufferlands hosts public tours and exciting events that offer unique opportunities to experience an incredible diversity of natural treasures and wildlife.
Management
With more than 2,100 acres of open space, the Bufferlands requires a team of dedicated natural resource specialists to manage all the habitat.
Projects & Research
Throughout the years, Bufferlands staff have spearheaded a number of projects and research efforts to help species and habitat thrive.
Bufferlands Features
Upper Beach Lake Wildlife Area
The biodiversity and productivity of this 550-acre site next to Interstate 5 makes it a model for successful wetlands management practices.
Laguna Wetlands Complex
Adjoining Laguna Creek, this area contains wetlands, a permanent lake, and both natural and constructed seasonal pools.
Constructed Wetlands
These artificial wetlands were created to determine if wetlands can help remove trace metals and improve the water quality of treated effluent.
Nicolaus Dairy
The historic Nicolaus Dairy has been restored to its 1940s zenith as a working dairy, hosting educational opportunities and field trips for Project AWE.
Bufferlands Map
Bufferlands Videos
Contact the Bufferlands Team
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