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