Cherry Ridge Mitigation Bank

The Cherry Ridge Mitigation Bank, nestled in Lewis County, West Virginia, within the West Fork Watershed, is vital in safeguarding and restoring the region’s natural ecosystems. This 259.22-acre site serves as a critical lifeline for stream and wetland conservation, offsetting unavoidable environmental impacts through large-scale ecological renewal. Once degraded valley-bottom streams and wetlands have been carefully restored to thriving habitats, high-gradient streams flourish through targeted enhancement and long-term preservation efforts.

With 56,206 feet of waterways restored, enhanced, and protected, the Cherry Ridge Mitigation Bank strengthens biodiversity, improves water quality, and stabilizes hydrological processes. This project not only rejuvenates aquatic ecosystems but ensures their resilience, fostering healthier habitats for wildlife and creating a sustainable environmental legacy for generations to come.

Monitoring, year 1