Incorporating the Watershed Approach for Wetland Compensatory Mitigation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are undertaking collaborative projects to implement the watershed approach required under the 2008 Mitigation Rule. Each project is developing new tools to better inventory aquatic resources across the landscape that can help managers and regulators prioritize areas and resources for protection, restoration, and conservation. The following summaries highlight the key components of four specific projects and how wetland compensatory mitigation fits into the broader effort to improve watershed health.