CWD CWD Wetland Mitigation & Banking 1

Question 1

What is the primary goal of wetland mitigation under the Clean Water Act Section 404?

Accepted Answer

To achieve no net loss of wetland acreage and function

Answer

The Clean Water Act Section 404 mitigation policy aims for no net loss of wetland acreage and function.

Question 2

What is a wetland mitigation bank?

Accepted Answer

A site where wetlands are restored or created in advance to generate credits for future impacts

Answer

A mitigation bank is a site where wetlands are restored, established, or enhanced in advance of anticipated impacts to generate credits sold to permit applicants.

Question 3

Which sequence represents the preferred order of mitigation under the 404(b)(1) Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance, minimization, compensation

Answer

The mitigation sequence under Section 404 guidelines prioritizes avoidance first, then minimization, then compensatory mitigation.

Question 4

What is an in-lieu fee (ILF) program in wetland mitigation?

Accepted Answer

A program where applicants pay a fee instead of restoring wetlands directly

Answer

An ILF program allows permittees to pay a fee to an approved organization that performs mitigation on behalf of multiple permittees.

Question 5

What ratio is typically required when creating new wetlands to compensate for impacts to high-quality natural wetlands?

Accepted Answer

2:1 or higher

Answer

Higher mitigation ratios (2:1 or greater) are typically required when compensating for impacts to high-quality natural wetlands due to ecological uncertainty.

(CWD) Certified Wetland Delineator Practice Test

(CWD) Certified Wetland Delineator Practice Test

CWD CWD Wetland Mitigation & Banking 1