Mitigation and Monitoring

Mitigation is used in situations where land development requires the alteration of a critical area (wetland, stream, critical habitat) to offset an expected adverse impact to a critical area.  Mitigation can be in the form of restoration, creation, enhancement, preservation, or a fee in lieu.  The goal is to replace the exact function and value of the specific critical area adversely affected by development. 

Monitoring requirements are typically specific to a mitigation site. Common items monitored may include plant survival and growth rates, hydrology, individual species counts, wildlife utilization, and invasive species presence.

Wetland Mitigation Plans
Critical Habitat Enhancement                    
Buffer Enhancement
Restoration Plans
Stream Corridor Enhancement
Hydrology Monitoring
Marine Shoreline Enhancement
Yearly Monitoring/Maintenance
Onsite Restoration