Army Corps of Engineers' Mitigation Rule

The Army Corps of Engineers' Mitigation Rule requires that when they approve activities like building or dredging near waterways, they must also ensure those actions have minimal environmental harm. If some damage is unavoidable, they need to plan and implement strategies—called mitigation—to compensate for environmental impacts, such as restoring wetlands or creating new habitats. The goal is to balance development with the protection of water resources, promoting smarter planning and sustainable practices to preserve ecosystems and water quality over the long term.