How Do I Get to the Hayfield Site?
Take I-10 West (Pagago Freeway) to exit 134, turn left (south) onto 91st Avenue. Travel about five miles south till you see the yellow pedestrian gate on the east side of the road just south of the wastewater treatmnent plant but north of the river bottom (see map). Drive east down the dirt road to the next set of yellow gates. Park, walk through the gates and follow the dirt path down to the wetland and riparian trail areas.

What are the Hours of the Hayfield Site?
6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Closed on City holidays
For your safety and the safety of others, all pets must remain on a leash at all times.

Who Do I Contact If I Have Questions?
Debbi Radford
Tres Rios Project Coordinator
200 West Washington St., 9th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-495-7927
Fax 602-495-5843
debbi.radford@phoenix.gov

Who Do I Contact If I Want to Schedule a Guided Tour?
To schedule a Docent Tour please contact debbi.radford@phoenix.gov or phone 602-495-7927.

What are Wetlands?
The constructed wetlands provide an exceptionally efficient cycle in the process of cleaning wastewater. In wetlands, natural, physical, chemical and biological mechanisms work together to remove and transform pollutants into harmless by-products. Nutrients and toxic compounds are physically removed or transformed by bacteria residing on the bottom of the ponds and on plant surfaces. Aquatic plants produce oxygen, which helps kill bacteria and pathogens.

Not only do wetlands purify water, they also provide a suitable habitat for waterfowl, mammals, amphibians and insects. This type of ecosystem is one of the most productive, natural purification processes on the planet.

Through the efforts of a dedicated group of scientists, researchers, government officials and private citizens, the Tres Rios Constructed Wetlands Demonstration Project is proving wetlands can effectively improve water quality and provide wildlife habitat.

Books About Wetlands
See the list of books about wetlands.



Last modified on 12/27/2007 09:59:07