Approaches for the Mitigation of Water Quality Functions of Impacted Wetlands - A Review

Abstract

This technical note describes current approaches to wetland mitigation for the loss of water quality functions of impacted wetlands. The overall objectives of this document are to: (a) describe Corps of Engineer procedures for evaluation and mitigation for the loss of water quality functions, and (b) review state-of-the-art knowledge of wetland functions with regard to water quality. Information from Corps guidance documents and experiences and literature sources such as peer-reviewed scientific journals and other state and Federal guidance documents has been compiled, and input from Corps regulators was solicited in the development of this document.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA406451

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People

  • Steven Ashby

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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  • Human Systems

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  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • California
  • Drainage Basins
  • Ecology
  • Environment
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Protection
  • Habitats
  • Law
  • Materials
  • Natural Resources
  • New England
  • Organic Materials
  • United States
  • Water Quality
  • Water Resources
  • Wildlife

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  • Library and Information Science
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.