Specialists in Ecological & Wetland Consulting

To compensate for unavoidable impacts to 1.93 acres of wetland, the client agreed to create at least 4.8 acres of forested wetland. Upon completion of wetland construction, MAD Scientist & Associates, was contracted to perform the monitoring over 5 years as required by the permit issued by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the Ohio EPA. The wetland monitoring scope includes examination of vegetation, hydrology, and soils. Fixed monitoring points (shown in figure at right) were determined using a handheld GPS unit capable of sub-meter accuracy (Trimble GeoXT). VIBI evaluations are required in years 3 and 5 of the monitoring period. The monitoring is specifically designed to evaluate hydrologic conditions and soils development, plant composition and cover, general wetland development, and wildlife use of the Site. MAD Scientist & Associates is also providing limited invasive species management services to help maintain compliance with the conditions of the permit.