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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.

History

Dive into our history to know more about our journey and legacy!

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.

Rawge’s Grove

This 20-acre forest, planted in 1992 by staff and volunteers, honors retiree Roger Jones and his stewardship career. Jones spent 34 years restoring and protecting the Bufferlands’ wildlife habitat and sharing the gifts of our natural environment with the public.

Trail of Trees

In 1994, a Small Business Administration urban forestry grant funded the planting of 6,500 native trees and shrubs in the Bufferlands along Franklin Boulevard and Sims Road for the benefit of wildlife and local residents.

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