Abstract
This study was to identify existing wetland/stream mitigation sites owned by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and assess performance of those sites including problems encountered and maintenance costs. Initial work determined that KYTC Districts performed actions to address wetlands/stream mitigation maintenance under the direction and funding support of KYTC Division of Environmental Analysis. KYTC also sought to identify best practices employed by other transportation agencies. A survey of transportation agencies in neighboring states indicated that most significant “best practice” was to obtain wetland management oversight by their state Fish and Wildlife agencies 5 years after the permitting process (Section 404 of Clean Water Act).
Currently, management of KYTC-owned wetlands does not constitute a significant expense or maintenance burden on the KYTC Districts. They are able to perform most wetlands maintenance with effective guidance and support of the DEA. No recommendations are necessary for changes in practice or scope of DEA/district actions.
Report Date
6-2008
Report Number
KTC-08-17/SPR349-07-1F
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.2008.17
Repository Citation
Palle, Sudhir and Hopwood, Theodore II, "Future Management Strategies for State Maintained Wetlands and Stream Mitigation Sites" (2008). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 79.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/79
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nor the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.