Establish wetland mitigation banking program in wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources received a $516,046 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service. The grant will fund the establishment of a wetland mitigation banking program in Wisconsin from May 2022 through May 2026.

Under the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (CFDA #10.933), the awardee will develop wetland mitigation banks to help agricultural producers in Wisconsin meet wetland conservation compliance obligations required to maintain eligibility for USDA programs administered by the Farm Service Agency. As the sub-awardee, the State of Wisconsin Governor's Office will support these efforts. The program aims to establish wetland mitigation banks that streamline the process of offsetting wetland losses due to agricultural activities, consistent with the goals of the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program.