Peace River Mitigation Bank
Location
Hardee County, FL
Resource
Wetland
Solution
Mitigation Bank
Status
Approved
Amber Mitchell
Credit Sales Representative
The PEACE RIVER MITIGATION BANK spans 2.5 miles of frontage along the Peace River and is popular among paddlers, fishers, and hikers who value the river’s quiet, undisturbed character. Recognizing the ecological significance of the area, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) included the site on its 2001 list of priority lands for protection.
Today, SWFWMD classifies it as an “important” preservation site, while the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) identifies it as both a “biodiversity hotspot” and a “priority wetland habitat.” Following the removal of exotic invasive species, this vital riparian corridor is now permanently protected under a conservation easement.
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Credits from Peace River Mitigation Bank are approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fulfill mitigation requirements of Section 404 Clean Water Act permits — and are also approved by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to satisfy compliance under the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Program.
CREDITS
Wetland
– Palustrine Forested (Corps)
– Freshwater Forested (SWFWMD)
Habitat
– Wood Stork
SERVICE AREA
Peace River (03100101) subbasin
Our Partners
EarthBalance has been an important contributor to project success because they understand and effectively support implementation at the scale at which EIP works. The company has deep experience with Florida mitigation and restoration, knowledge of local ecology, trusted relationships with regional regulators, and an extensive team accustomed to delivering high quality restoration and partnering with permittees to find cost-effective mitigation solutions. EarthBalance assists permittees and consultants obtain credits from the Peace River, Boran Ranch, and Horse Creek Mitigation Banks.