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== Arcata Marsh and Wastewater Treatment Success == Since its opening in 1986 the integrated wetland wastewater treatment of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary has been a success in treating the effluent of the community, providing economic input, establishing a bird and wildlife sanctuary, and enhancing the health of the community. ''Economic Enhancement.'' As effluent from the city rolls into the Arcata Marsh so do tourist dollars roll into the local economy. There are approximately 150,000 visitors to the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary a year. These visitors equate to a boost in the local economy. Revenue comes from money spent on food, hotels and souvenirs within the community of Arcata ''Environmental Enhancement.'' Not only has the marsh system reduced Arcata's ecological footprint by reducing the amount of energy and chemicals necessary to process City wastewater it has taken a once abandoned site and turned it into a valuable resource. The site of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on an abandoned landfill that was once contaminating the Bay with leachate. Now the site serves as a rest stop to over 300 species of birds or mammals and habitat for up to 100 species of plants and 6 species of fish. ''Community Health.'' The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary provides over 225 acres of open out-door activity that is free to the public Figure 1. Five miles of trails provide hours of enjoyment to hikers, bikers and birdwatchers alike.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20080513082424/http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/marsh/rec.html</ref> Additionally, the Redwood Regional Audubon Society offers bird watching tours every Saturday morning beginning at 8:30. The Marsh also serves as a outdoor science room for educators and students at Cal Poly Humboldt and local high schools.
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