Wetland Mitigation Banking

Wetland mitigation banking is a process that helps compensate for wetland disturbances caused by development. Instead of creating new wetlands on a specific site, developers purchase credits from a certified bank—an area where wetlands have been restored, created, or preserved to replace what is lost elsewhere. This allows for efficient environmental management, ensuring wetland functions like water filtration and habitat provision are maintained while balancing development needs. Essentially, mitigation banking provides a way to offset wetland impacts through responsible, pre-established conservation efforts.