Rule Consolidates Wetlands Policies

New directions on stream restoration are notable in a federal rule that clarifies how and where compensatory mitigation must be conducted for unavoidable impacts to the nation's wetlands and streams.

This rule reduces risk & uncertainty in establishing a preference hierarchy for mitigation options. The final federal rule on Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources is available at the website below. Use the code 88179 on prompt at that site.