A Wetland Site with a lot of potential for restoration would be one where:

  • the land owner is interested in the project for the ecological and/ or watershed benefits of wetlands
  • the physical properties of the site include the following:
    • low slopes
    • soils with little sand and gravel content
    • little to no existing wetland features, or impaired existing wetland features
    • no stream flowing through an area likely to be bermed
  • The area is accessible for heavy equipment
  • Funding through other government programs is not applicable.

Potential wetland construction sites in the USC watershed can be documented by filling out this form and returning it to:

USC Wetlands Program
129 West 11th Street
Elmira Heights, NY 14903

Other government programs that may fund wetland projects include:

WRP and WHIP - Contact County NRCS representatives for more information

CREP - Contact County FSA representatives for more information

For an example of the agreement that will be used for these projects Click This Link

 

Wetland Links
Wetland Resources
Vernal Pool Page
USC Home
Contact the USC Wetland Program by e-mail
or by phone: 607-734-1915 fax: 607-739-4392