Tidal and Non-Tidal Wetland Mitigation/Restoration
A wetland mitigation /restoration project serves to offset unavoidable impacts of an existing wetland through the act of development. The ecological benefits of a mitigation project should compensate for the functional loss resulting from the permitted wetland impact. Tidal wetland mitigation occurs on the coastal plain and typically is designed to reclaim spoil sites. Non-tidal mitigation converts land with suitable hydrology and establishes a wetland on non-hydric soils.
Often Coastal Wetlands, Inc. is consulted to value engineer the design of a constructed wetland to ensure the desired result. This includes evaluating the hydrology of the site and determining what vegetation is best suited to the specific environment. Monitoring the site and controlling predation and invasive vegetation is also critical to the long term success of the project.
The construction of a wetland mitigation site is reserved for those who have the experience to excavate and grade earth under the most adverse conditions. Job sequence will dictate how the project will be expedited and will ultimately determine the timely completion of the project. The staff of Coastal Wetlands, Inc. has unparalleled experience in the field and will ultimately meet the goals of the client and the regulatory agencies.
