Horseshoe Hills Mitigation Bank

The Horseshoe Hills Mitigation Bank, located in Marion County, West Virginia, plays a vital role in restoring and protecting essential aquatic ecosystems and mitigating unavoidable impacts to streams and wetlands. Spanning 328.98 acres, this site has been transformed into a dynamic landscape where valley-bottom streams and expansive wetlands have been revived alongside the restoration, enhancement, and preservation of high-gradient streams that run through the terrain.

The project has successfully restored, enhanced, and preserved 86,564 feet of waterways, revitalizing critical habitats, improving water quality, and restoring the natural flow of hydrological systems. Large valley wetlands scattered across the site now thrive as biodiversity hotspots, supporting native plants, fish, amphibians, and wildlife.

Horseshoe Hills serves as a critical ecological link, reconnecting fragmented aquatic systems and bolstering the resilience of the surrounding watershed. By reversing the degradation of these waterways, this project ensures long-term environmental health, providing cleaner water, flood mitigation, and sustainable habitats for future generations. The Horseshoe Hills Mitigation Bank is a shining example of how thoughtful restoration can renew degraded landscapes and create enduring environmental benefits.

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