Olympic Peninsula Conservation Programs
Wetlands Mitigation Banking Program
Program level:
National
Land use:
Agriculture, Forest
Provider:
NRCS
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
Yes
Purchase credits if a wetland needs to be removed.
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:
Have wetlands on property.
Financial benefit:
Price dependent upon buyer and seller of wetland development rights
Contact information
Contact person:
Carlee Elliot (WA State Coordinator)
Meghan Adamire (Clallam)
Sierra Young (Jefferson)
Dan Larsen (Kitsap)
Organization:
Phone number:
509-323-2920 (Carlee)
775-3747 Ext. 1 (Clallam)
360-385-4105 (Jefferson)
360-204-5529 Ext.129 (Kitsap)
Email:
Information last updated on November 1, 2021.
Planning Importance
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