Wetland & Stream Restoration
The Walton Creek Mitigation Bank is a 139-acre restoration site in Bibb County, Alabama, within the Cahaba River watershed. The bank provides compensatory mitigation credits for wetland and stream impacts, preserving and restoring 13,500 linear feet (LF) of perennial and intermittent streams and enhancing 46.21 acres of wetland.
Historically, the Walton Creek property was managed for agricultural and silvicultural production, which altered many of the site's natural aquatic resources over time. Streams were channelized and straightened to improve drainage, while wetlands were drained and modified to increase the amount of land available for grazing. Although these modifications supported historic land uses, they reduced the natural ecological functions of the site's streams and wetlands.
The restoration activities planned under the Walton Creek Mitigation Bank include restoring over 13,500 linear feet (LF) of perennial and intermittent streams and enhancing 46.21 acres of wetland. These actions will reverse many of the alterations by restoring natural stream geometry, reconnecting floodplain processes, and enhancing wetland hydrology and vegetation, helping return critical ecological functions to the landscape.
Location:
Bibb County, AL
Credit Types:
Acres:
139.41
Approving Agencies:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District
The bank's primary service area encompasses the Cahaba Watershed (HUC 03150202).
Have questions about credits or the service area?
WES wants to answer all your questions related to compensatory mitigation. Whether you have issues related to service areas, credit types, ratios, or agency approvals, we are here to help.
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