Regulatory Division

MITIGATION BANKS

Mitigation Banking is a provision of the mitigation process, as outlines in the Federal Register, Vol. 60, No. 228, pg 58605-58614, Federal Guidelines for the Establishment, Use and Operation of Mitigation Banks, 28 Nov 1995. 

A mitigation bank is an authorized “activity” permitted under the Clean Water Act, Section 404.  Use of a mitigation bank is one option available if compensation is required for the authorized impacts of your project.  A mitigation bank established advanced credits - as impacts occur debit accrues.  Compensation is achieved by debiting from the bank. 

Approval and use of a mitigation bank is determined on a case-by-case basis.  Please verify the applicability of using a mitigation bank for your project/activity before planning its use.  Questions regarding the status of a bank, mitigation program, or a proposed mitigation program may be directed to the local Corps Regulatory office in the county where your project is located.

Federal Register Volume 60 No. 228 November 28, 1995
Mitigation Plan Requirements
Mitigation Plan Checklist
Annual Monitoring Report Format Requirements
NRC Mitigation Guidelines

Walla Walla District Mitigation Banks

VALENCIA WETLAND TRUST
Primary Service Area: Bonner & Kootenai Counties
Secondary Service Area: Boundary, Shoshone, Benewah Counties
Sponsor: Ms. D. Collier
Point of Contact: Ms. D. Collier (208) 610-0251
Address: Post Office Box 1449 ~ Priest River, ID 83856
Status: Active
Prospectus:Valencia Wetlands Trust

THE WETLAND BANK OF IDAHO (Umbrella bank)
Primary Service Area: Boise River, from Lucky Peak downstream to confluence with Snake River
Secondary Service Area: N/A
Sponsor: The Wetlands Group, LLC
Point of Contact: Mr. G. Howard (208) 375-5373
Address: 462 E Shore Dr., Suite 140 ~ Eagle, ID 83616
Status: Active
Prospectus:Wetland Bank of Idaho

GREEN RIVER RANCH at CASCADE ENVIRONMENTAL BANK
Primary Service Area: Payette River Watershed
Secondary Service Area: N/A
Sponsor: Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX)
Point of Contact: Mr. D. Miller (410) 356-5159
Address: 10055 Red Run Blvd, Suite 130 ~ Owings Mills, MD 21117
Status: Pending
Prospectus: GRACE - Bank

GROVE CREEK BANK
Primary Service Area: Little Wood River Watershed, Big Wood River, Camas, Lake Walcot
Secondary Service Area: N/A
Sponsor: The Wetlands Group, LLC
Point of Contact: Mr. G. Howard (208) 375-5373
Address: 462 E Shore Drive, Suite 140 ~ Eagle, ID 83616
Status: Pending
Prospectus: Grove Creek