Larkin Hollow Mitigation Bank

The Larkin Hollow Mitigation Bank, located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, stands as a beacon of ecological restoration, offering critical stream and wetland mitigation to offset unavoidable environmental impacts. Spanning 181.97 acres, this project has revitalized a diverse landscape, combining the restoration of valley-bottom streams with the enhancement and preservation of high-gradient streams and wetlands. Scattered throughout the site, small pocket wetlands now thrive, contributing to a mosaic of interconnected habitats.

The restoration effort has resulted in the recovery, enhancement, and protection of 39,970 feet of waterways, breathing life back into ecosystems essential for water quality, flood control, and wildlife habitat. By reconnecting fragmented aquatic systems and reinforcing ecological integrity, Larkin Hollow ensures a continuous flow of environmental benefits from upstream to downstream. This project exemplifies how human intervention can transform degraded landscapes into resilient ecosystems, fostering biodiversity and securing vital natural resources for future generations.

Monitoring, year 3