Floating islands added to Lake LaVerne to improve water quality

May 5, 2015

The first of 3 vegetated floating islands was installed on Lake LaVerne on May 2nd. A team of faculty and students from the College of Design built the islands, and outfitted them with native grasses and flowers. The islands are designed to improve water quality by using plants to absorb nitrogen, phosphorous and other contaminants from the water. Water samples will be taken throughout the year to measure the impact the islands have on the lake.