Wetlands

Keep Wetlands from Putting You "Underwater"

The Clean Water Act requires authorization be received prior to disturbing "waters of the United States" including habitats for vegetation and wildlife, known as "wetlands". While many believe this preservation effort impedes economic development and growth, wetlands issues can be effectively and economically addressed if they are considered on the front end of a project. The presence of wetlands on a project site is often identified during initial site investigations and should be verified early to preclude delays and increased cost later in the project.

Depending on project details and potential wetland involvement, Pickering's experienced environmental scientists can:

• Perform complete wetland delineation in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual
• Complete pre-application consultations with the Army Corps of Engineers
• Coordinate issues and concerns of State Environmental Agencies, the Natural Resource Conservation Service and other applicable agencies to secure proper permits.
• Develop mitigation plans and implementation strategies that are consistent with the scope of the project
• Prepare a submission ready permit application for the Army Corps of Engineers including delineation findings, mitigation design, plantings, and construction and monitoring details
• Perform permit implementation and monitoring services

Project Profiles

• DeSoto County
  Expanding county infrastructure requires wetlands delineation on five potential treatment plant sites, totaling more than 800 acres.
  
  
• American Way Middle School
  Stream relocation used to create mitigation wetland cells on site that double as an outdoor learning center for students.