The Talking Water Gardens project, an engineered treatment wetlands, is open to the public seven days a week, sunrise to sunset. Talking Water Gardens is a public works project that cools treated wastewater before entering the Willamette River. Wetland cells are connected by soft-surface walking trails. Many trails are elevated to give visitors a beautiful view of the natural system at work including the plants and wildlife that have found this place as a new home.
Please contact a coordinator from the City of Albany’s Wetlands department if you have any questions:
Water Reuse & Biosolids
Tom TenPas
Wetlands and Biosolids Reuse Supervisor
Tom.TenPas@cityofalbany.net
541-497-6224
Steve Weidinger
Laboratory & Research Coordinator
Stephen.weidinger@cityofalbany.net
541-791-0061
Heather Slocum
Water Resources & Wetlands Outreach Coordinator
Heather.slocum@cityofalbany.net
541-791-0058
Updated on February 21st, 2012