The project took first place in the Habitats and Streams Award category.
The City of Lancaster completed construction of an innovative water quality improvement project at Long’s Park to capture and treat over 16 million gallons of stormwater runoff and recirculated pond water every year as part of its Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plan.
The project provides park amenities while reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loading to Long’s Pond and Little Conestoga Creek, ultimately contributing to improved water quality in Chesapeake Bay.
Long’s Park is a large, popular recreational area in the City that is used extensively by residents and visitors.
While the park features many amenities, its “crown jewel” may be the 3-acre Long’s Pond, which has long suffered from water quality issues.
The primary goal of this project was to improve pond conditions and to this end, the City worked closely with its consultant Jacobs to design an innovative multi-faceted natural treatment system that includes a forebay with floating wetland islands, an iron-enhanced media filter, and two constructed wetland marshes.
The system employs biological, physical, and chemical processes to improve water quality while also connecting contiguous restoration areas by acting as a “forebay” to the recently installed Long’s Park riparian buffer.
In addition to its water quality benefits, the project was designed to complement the park; walking trails, boardwalks, and a viewing platform provide unique recreational opportunities, while signage educates visitors and the public at large.
Due to the park’s popularity, the project is highly visible and provides a unique opportunity for educational outreach to visitors, municipalities, private property owners, and professionals in the field.
Click Here for background on the project.
Visit the 2025 BUBBAS Awards Ceremony webpage for more information on all the winners and a video of the awards ceremony.
For more information on this program, visit the Chesapeake Stormwater Network website.
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[Posted: May 30, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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