A case study for Wetland Impact Mitigation

1. WETLAND IMPACT MITIGATION

2. How to avoid this

3. Local Wetland Inventories

4. Wetland Delineations

5. Wetland/upland boundaries are established with paired plots

6. At each plot, vegetation, soil & hydrology data are recorded

7. Typical output from a Wetland Delineation

8. Wetland Mitigation Planning *not always available

9. Pros & Cons of Mitigation Construction Advantages Cost savings Spread costs over time Direct control of outcome Disadvantages Long term commitment Cost of bonds Maintenance intensive

10. Removal/Fill Permit Requirements A R/F permit application required for any impact over 50 cubic yards Includes analysis of wetland impacts, anticipated losses, purpose & needs statements, alternatives analyses, etc. Site plans, cross-sections and other engineering drawings are included

12. 1 Coffey Geoscience, LLC Over 20 years experience with Wetland Delineations & Removal/Fill Permit applications