Wetland Mitigation Banks and the No-Net-Loss Requirement: An Evaluation of the Section 404 Permit Program in Southeast Louisiana

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act provides regulatory oversight for wetland conservation. One goal of the Section 404 program is to achieve a no-net-loss of the remaining wetland acres and functions. Wetland mitigation banks have been incorporated into wetland policy because of their potential adva...

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Main Author: Tyrna, Abbey Anne
Other Authors: R. Eugene Turner
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2008
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04102008-141642/