Research
Floating Wetland Expansion
By Nexus Verium Research Team•1 min read
Scaling modular floating wetlands that adapt to tides, protect habitat, and report water quality as part of River Veins.
Capabilities include
- Adaptive buoyancy and anchoring for variable tides and storms
- Modular raft geometries with native planting palettes and refuge pockets
- Biochar and substrate combinations tuned for filtration and root health
- Embedded sensors for dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and maintenance cues
- Service plan for harvesting, cleaning, and community stewardship
Our approach
- Evaluate prototype performance data on filtration, stability, and habitat use.
- Match module designs to site conditions, permits, and anchoring needs.
- Select native plant palettes and substrate/biochar mixes for each site.
- Integrate sensor harnesses and set maintenance/harvest protocols.
- Phase deployments with monitoring, then adapt layouts based on results.
FAQs
Why expand floating wetlands now?
Prototype results show strong filtration and habitat gains, and partners are ready to scale with designs proven for local tides and storms.
How will ecosystems be protected during scaling?
Deployments are phased, monitored with sensors and drones, use low-noise anchoring, and adjust quickly with exclusion zones if issues appear.