Expert-led sessions on green infrastructure, watershed resilience, innovative tools, and real-world case studies
We are getting practical at this year’s National Watershed & Stormwater Conference, as we dive deep into our case study on the City of Long Branch, NJ’s Jackson Woods Park pond. Situated between Ocean Boulevard North and Avenel Boulevard, the pond is a central feature of the surrounding garden and the Tom Booth memorial bench.
Once an abandoned wetland, in 2021, a PondHawk® system was installed as part of the park’s revitalization efforts led by the Friends of Jackson Woods and the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF). In our presentation, we’ll detail how this change strengthened watershed management and created a replicable blueprint for transforming wetlands into healthier water reservoirs. We’ll also share the lessons learned from such a restoration project.
Join Sandra Burton, President of LINNE Industries, and Kathy Buchan, founder of Friends of Jackson Woods, on April 16, 2026, at the 2026 National Watershed & Stormwater Conference for an inside look at this project. With the innovative PondHawk Solar Pond Aeration system, we turned a struggling watershed into a vibrant centerpiece for the community. Now, this once-troubled body of water has blossomed into a beautiful and lively feature, enriching the area for everyone to enjoy!
PondHawk is proud to be a Gold sponsor of this year’s Conference.
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 11:00 – 11:30 am EST.
- Topic: Natural Infrastructure Solutions: An Abandoned Wetland’s Journey To Thriving Community Asset | City of Long Branch, NJ
- Location: Charlotte Marriott City Center,
100 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
What You’ll Take Away:
- PondHawk for Algae Control: Learn how this aerator was deployed for effective algae control in the 1.5-acre pond after severe blooms.
- Explore Eco-Friendly Solutions: Discover the benefits of an entirely solar-powered unit that eliminates the need for electrical grid connections or batteries.
- Understand Water Health Improvement: See how subsurface diffused aeration was used to circulate water and support vital local wildlife.
- Get the Proven Playbook: Gain step-by-step insight into how the City of Long Branch successfully reduced the maintenance burden on their volunteer-run park.