Tour Overview
Self-Guided Hike Around Wetland 1
Se7en Wetlands is a constructed wetland treatment system owned and operated by the City of Lakeland. The wetland provides the final treatment for all of the City's wastewater, and is comprised of over 1,600 acres of marshes, swamps, uplands, and lakes. In addition to wastewater treatment, Se7en Wetlands is home to an outstanding and diverse community of plants and animals.
This tour starts at the Wood Stork Gate, which is accessed through Polk County's Lakeland Highlands Scrub. From there, you'll head south along the Wetland 1 loop, which guides you through multiple Florida habitats. Throughout the tour, you'll see marsh ecosystems and upland pines, and also learn how the City's wastewater is treated as it flows through the seven wetland cells.
For more information, visit our website: www.lakelandgov.net/se7en-wetlands
Stops
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Stop 1: Wood Stork Gate
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Stop 2: Influent
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Stop 3: Distribution ditches
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Stop 4: Upland Habitat
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Stop 5: Gopher Tortoises
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Stop 6: Control Structure 2
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Stop 7: Distribution ditch
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Stop 8: Frogs
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Stop 9: Grass fields
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Stop 10: Upland Vegetation
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Stop 11: Pond Turtles
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Stop 12: End of Tour