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County says wetland mitigation credits for Kenner Road 522 project cost nearly double previous estimate
Summary
County staff told commissioners that the price-per-credit for a wetland mitigation project tied to the Kenner Road 522 project is nearly double the earlier estimate; the National Forest Foundation is exploring options to expand credits while the county evaluates costs and next steps.
County staff updated the Board of County Commissioners on wetland mitigation options for the Kenner Road 522 project, saying the price per mitigation credit recently quoted to the county is ‘‘nearly double what we were previously given.’’ The staff presentation said the site currently offered about 10 credits on a 28.5-acre property, and that key cost drivers include NEPA compliance, a forest plan amendment, permitting, engineering design and long‑term monitoring.
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