It is extremely gratifying to see such an important wastewater treatment process as wetlands approached with such responsibility, discernment, knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm as can be seen with the company Wetlands Construídos. In a country like Brazil, where wetlands represent a crucial alternative, it is fundamental that these treatment systems not only perform optimally but also inspire reliability, so that more and more new systems can be successfully implemented. The Wetlands Construídos team, in its 10 years of existence, has made a significant contribution in this direction. I wish you continued success, hoping that your growth in the coming decades will be accompanied by an increase in the number of wetlands implemented in Brazil, reducing our sanitary and environmental deficit! Congratulations!

For over 30 years I have followed the scientific advancements related to the application of wetland modalities for wastewater treatment. In the Brazilian context, universities have been the main drivers in the development of this ecotechnology, training qualified professionals, many at the doctoral level, culminating in the establishment of competent companies that design, implement and operate these nature-based solutions, most notably the excellent Wetlands Construído.