Moore Engineering offers a full spectrum of wetland services, including delineation, restoration, mitigation, and establishment of wetland mitigation banks. Whether you are restoring a degraded wetland, compensating for development impacts, or creating a mitigation bank, Moore Engineering is committed to delivering sustainable and profitable outcomes for municipalities, water resource districts, private landowners, and developers.
Conservation Compliance for Wetlands ensures that agricultural producers follow United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations when planting annually tilled crops on highly erodible soil. This compliance prohibits manipulating or converting wetlands for crop production without the purchase of wetland credits or development of replacement mitigation wetlands.
Our expert team assists producers in maintaining approved conservation plans that improve agricultural productivity while protecting wetlands. We specialize in Wetland Regulatory Compliance, Wetland Mitigation, and Wetland Determinations, guiding you through complex requirements to ensure your operations are compliant.
Wetland mitigation offers a practical solution for addressing environmental impacts by allowing landowners and developers to either develop replacement mitigation wetlands or purchase credits to offset wetland losses. For those that develop wetland mitigation banks and sell credits, this process provides a valuable opportunity to restore and enhance wetlands, generating income from otherwise unfarmable or unprofitable land while supporting conservation efforts. Buyers benefit from a more efficient regulatory process, as purchasing pre-approved mitigation credits expedites acquisition and shortens the timeline of the intended project. This approach enhances ecological health of wetlands by ensuring high-quality wetland restoration and long-term environmental stewardship.
Whether you are developing a wetland mitigation bank or buying credits, our team of wetland scientists are experienced in guiding clients through the mitigation process. We assist with site evaluation, regulatory approval of plans, oversight of construction and establishment, monitoring, and selling credits, all while ensuring compliance and promoting ecological balance.
Wetland delineations determine the geographical location, size, and quality of wetlands for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Delineations also describe the functions and values of the wetland or watercourse. This information is essential for project development, agricultural drainage, certain permit applications, and more.
Moore Engineering’s experienced wetland scientists, soil scientists, and botanists navigate every step of the delineation process, from identifying and mapping wetland boundaries to assessing the quality of wetlands and preparing necessary documentation for permit application. We ensure projects proceed smoothly through the regulatory process and meet the latest regulatory standards.
Moore’s wetland and environmental service experts provide critical support across various engineering projects, helping to ensure environmental compliance and sustainable development. Our expertise contributes to responsible and successful project outcomes across our civil, transportation and water resource sectors.