Wetland Replacement,
Appeals & Compensation
Non-exempt wetland impacts determined by the Local Government Unit (LGU) as unavoidable must be compensated for through wetland creation, restoration or banking. Plans to replace lost wetland functions and values must be submitted to the LGU for approval prior to wetland impacts.
Replacement Plan Development
The rules for the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) outline in great detail the necessary components of a Replacement Plan. Refer to this document for a complete description of the wetland replacement; appeals and compensation process. A Replacement Plan application which identifies all of the requirements is available through the Board of Water and Soil Resources. Application requirements include, but are not limited to, several maps, topographic survey, design specifications drawn to scale, the size, type and location of impacted wetlands and replacement wetlands, sworn statements of site history, ownership and responsibility, a site resource analysis, a description of the methods to be used, Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be incorporated, and a full monitoring plan for the replacement wetland. Private consultants will be able to assist in plan development.
