Wetland Restoration and Mitigation Banking in the Cool Run Watershed at the UD Farm

Abstract

Wetlands are a vital aspect of a land area’s water resources and bring a variety of ecosystem services to its surrounding areas including improving water quality and flood control, providing recreational benefits, and serving as a habitat for wildlife. The South Campus total acreage of wetlands has not been mapped in many years, which can inhibit UD from properly managing their wetland mitigation bank in accordance with Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act criteria.