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Wetland Restoration
Wetland restoration refers to re-establishing or rehabilitating a former or degraded wetland, with the primary goal being restoring its natural, historic wetland functions to a close approximation of the original. Given Wright County has lost more than 50% of its pre-settlement wetland areas, there are many restoration opportunities throughout the county. The Wright SWCD works in collaboration with the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to restore wetlands. There are various programs that provide funding to assist in these restorations. Wright SWCD staff can assist in identifying potential restoration opportunities, discuss program eligibility, or provide general information on wetland restorations.
Before wetland restoration
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Reinvest In Minnesota (RIM) –This state program reimburses landowners for enrolling lands into a permanent conservation easement and then provides assistance to restore the area.
Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) – A federal easement program that provides technical and financial support to landowners that are interested in wetland restoration.
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) – This federal program can be used to set aside wet areas, provides up to 50% cost-share for practice establishment, and an annual soil rental rate payment.
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program– This federal program partners with the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Program to reimburse landowners for enrolling lands into a permanent conservation easement and then provides assistance to restore the area.
U.S Fish and Wildlife Service: Partners for Wildlife Program– Will provide financial assistance for wetland restorations on private land.
Wetland Banking– Restored wetland acres and associated buffers can be enrolled in this Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) program. Payments can be received by selling wetland credits to landowners who wish to impact a wetland.
MN Wetland Restoration Guide– A comprehensive document that offers sound engineering and ecological principals for restoring and creating functional and sustainable wetlands in Minnesota
After wetland restoration