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Wetlands Mitigation Banking Program
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Program level:
National
Provider:
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Agriculture, Forest
Water-focused program:
Yes
Get paid for your existing, created or enhanced wetland through a conservation easement to offset the loss of wetlands elsewhere.
Overview
Description:
Producers can buy credits from wetlands mitigation banks to compensate for the impact of lost wetlands. Wetland mitigation banks are established through the restoration, creation or enhancement of wetlands. When a mitigation bank is established, the landowner retains ownership and use of the property, while a conservation easement protects the wetlands from incompatible degrading activities.
Eligibility:
Must have a wetland on the property.
Financial benefit:
Price dependent upon buyer and seller of wetland development rights
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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