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Ecology adopts a new rule for wetland mitigation banks (Wetland
Mitigation Banks, Chapter 173-700 WAC)
On September 3, 2009,
Ecology adopted a new rule that establishes criteria and a
certification process for wetland mitigation banks across the
state. This rule is expected to provide an efficient,
predictable framework to certify, operate, and monitor wetland
mitigation banks in concert with other federal, state, and local
jurisdictions.
State and federal laws prohibit the loss of wetlands due to
development. Wetland mitigation banks allow developers to
provide compensation for unavoidable impacts to wetlands prior
to those impacts occurring. Wetland mitigation banking is
an important strategy for engaging the private sector and the
power of the market place to provide economical incentives to
sustain Washington's remaining wetlands. For more information on the
rule,
click
here. (Also see related
Ecology News Release
dated September 3, 2009.)
Joint Public Notice: Proposal for a Wetland Mitigation Bank in Pacific
County
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and Washington Department of
Ecology (Ecology) are considering a proposal to establish the Long Beach
Wetland Mitigation Bank. The Joint Public Notice was posted May 5, 2009 and
will expire on June 4, 2009.
Long Beach Mitigation Bank, LLC is the applicant for the bank located in
Pacific County, Washington. The proposal currently involves the enhancement
and preservation of approximately 73 acres of wetland and associated upland
habitat. The Corps and Ecology are soliciting comments from interested
parties in order to identify project aspects that needed to be addressed
during the bank review process.
If you would like to download this Public Notice and associated supporting
documents, go to Ecology’s Wetland Mitigation Banking
Public Notice web page.
(To view archived updates, click here.)
Last updated: 09/09/2009
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