WHO'S ON FIRST? AN OVERVIEW OF THE KEY ROLES AND ENTITIES INVOLVED IN COMPENSATORY MITIGATION

Travis Hemmen; Westervelt Ecological Services; themmen@westervelt.com;

Compensatory mitigation for either wetlands or species has evolved over the past 10 years. The success (or failure) of these projects depends greatly on the individuals and entities involved in the long-term stewardship of a mitigation site. What roles are important in this process? Who can (legally) fill those roles? What are some of the common missteps taken in mitigation planning? How does all this coordination work? This presentation seeks to outline and discuss the various roles entities playing during compensatory mitigation projects and how these roles work together during the process of implementing mitigation.

Policy, Management, and Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management