Conceived by Humboldt State University professor George Allen in the late 1970's, an abandoned industrial site on the edge of Humboldt Bay, on the north coast of California, was turned into a series of artificial ponds that use natural processes to treat secondary sewage for the city of Arcata. The developed marsh has become a significant wildlife refuge, home to numerous resident and migrating birds, as well as an important community recreation area. E llen Land-Weber's Water in the West portfolio also includes extensive photographs of a similar project built on top of coastal dunes, for the small community of Manila, California. Digital collages are printed with dye sublimation process. Written permission is required for reproduction by any means worldwide.
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