Attend the June 24, 2026 Featuring the Construction of Smart Wetlands Near LOamI, IL

The rain over the past couple of weeks in the Springfield, IL area has slowed down construction. However, that will not keep us from having the field day on June 24, from 10 am to 2 pm at the intersection of West Loami and Staley Roads, Loami, IL. The field day will only be cancelled if severe weather is forecast for the middle of the day. We will post a notice here if the event is canceled.

Below is a sample of the types of information we will have on display that day.

Construction of the two newest Smart Wetlands started June 1, 2026. Despite the rain, tons of earth have been moved. The short video below taken by landowner Steve Staley shows the crew hollowing out the area for the first of two wetlands on June 4, 2026.

The photo below shows the site on June 12, 2026. As you can see the first wetland has taken the shape shown in the engineering drawing below it. This is one of several maps that construction crews are using to ensure that the wetlands are accurately constructed.

You can read more about how these wetlands are being used by Springfield City Water, Light and Power to is using to remove excess nitrogen and pesticides from that the water flowing into Springfield area homes.

Join us for Tile to Tap Field Day on June 24, 2026 from 10AM to 2PM.