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| The dock at J&J's wetland conservation site. Photo courtesy of J&J Industries. |
In our hometown of Dalton, GA, the environment is an important aspect of our scenic community and J&J Industries has been keeping it strong by maintaining a U.S. Nature Wetland Conservancy on their industrial campus.
The preserve is a 20-acre section of wetland that J&J developed and then donated to the city of Dalton in 2003 for the public to enjoy. The wetland is maintained by the carpet manufacturer in an effort to filter storm water and keep it from entering the
city’s sewer systems while creating a beautiful habitat for indigenous wildlife.
The preserve works by filtering the rainwater through the soil, which channels it back into the ground instead of the sewer system. It is important that rainwater not enter sewer systems because this excess water can cause flooding and public health issues.
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| Another view of the wetland. Photo courtesy of J&J Industries. |
We would like to thank J&J Industries, and all those who participated in creating this preserve, for leading the way on this issue because it is an important aspect of our community that we care about very much.
Look for more on what CRI members are doing for the environment as our Rivers Month series continues.
- Paul








