The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is an innovative sewer management system employed by the city of Arcata, California. A series of Marshes are used to filter sewage waste. The Marshes also serve as a wild life refuge, and are on the Pacific flyway. The Arcata Marsh is a hot destination for birders. The Marsh has been awarded the Innovations in Government award from the Ford Foundation/Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. Despite being effectively a sewer, the open-air "lake" does not smell, and is a popular destination for bikers and joggers. Sewers transport wastewater from buildings to treatment facilities. ... A management system is the framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organisation can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objectives. ... Arcata, California Arcata is a city located in Humboldt County, California. ... This article is about marsh, a type of wetland. ... Refuge has a number of meanings: Wildlife refuge National Wildlife Refuge, protected area in the United States Christian programme for teenagers run by Love In Action Buddhist religious practice This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Ford Foundation is a US charitable foundation created to fund programs that promote democracy, reduce poverty and promote international understanding (see mission statement). ... Harvard University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and a member of the Ivy League. ... John F. Kennedy School of Government The John F. Kennedy School of Government is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University. ... A Biker is someone who rides a motorcycle (motorbike). ...

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary