Old Oak Mitigation Bank
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Old Oak Mitigation Bank, post restoration
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Project Type
Mitigation BankLocation
West Virginia | Preston CountyService Area
Beaver Creek-Little Sandy Creek | HUC 050200040603Project Size
- Streams: 45,109 feet LF
Solution
Wetland and Stream MitigationAsk About Credits
The Old Oak Mitigation Bank, located in Preston County, West Virginia, has successfully provided essential stream and wetland mitigation to offset unavoidable environmental impacts. Portions of the site and surrounding parcels, once degraded by timbering and agricultural activities, have undergone comprehensive restoration and enhancement, revitalizing streams and wetlands that were in critical need of intervention. Meanwhile, other areas of the site, largely untouched by human activity, have been preserved to protect their ecological integrity.
This 189-acre project now reflects a balanced landscape, blending restored valley-bottom streams and wetlands with enhanced high-gradient streams alongside preserved areas of pristine habitat. Scattered pocket wetlands contribute to biodiversity by providing crucial habitat for wildlife. The project has resulted in the restoration, enhancement, and preservation of 45,109 feet of waterways, stabilizing hydrological flows, improving water quality, and creating resilient ecosystems.
The Old Oak Mitigation Bank stands as a testament to effective environmental stewardship. It restores degraded landscapes while preserving untouched ecosystems. This project ensures lasting ecological benefits, from healthier waterways to thriving wildlife habitats, fostering a sustainable future for the watershed.