River Corridor and Wetland Restoration

Wetland restoration is an essential tool in the campaign to protect, improve, and increase wetlands. Wetlands that have been filled and drained retain their characteristic soil and hydrology, allowing their natural functions to be reclaimed. Restoration is a complex process that requires planning, implementation, monitoring, and management. It involves renewing natural and historical wetlands that have been lost or degraded and reclaiming their functions and values as vital ecosystems. Restoring our lost and degraded wetlands to their natural state is essential to ensure the health of America’s watershed.

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What is restoration?

• Definitions & Distinctions
• Restoration Principles
• Stream Restoration —Technical resources regarding stream restoration
• An Introduction and User's Guide to Wetland Restoration, Creation, and Enhancement

Why do restoration?

• Benefits of Restoration

Who is doing restoration?

• State and Local Government Restoration Links
• Tribal Links
• Private Organizations
• International Restoration Links
• Other Federal Wetland Restoration Links
• EPA Regions Information
• EPA National Showcase Watersheds (PDF) (226 pp, 7.5MB)
• EPA Assessment and Watershed Protection Division

Where can I learn more?

• Five Star Restoration Grant Program
• Additional Funding Sources
• Restoration Science Resources
• Technical Resources for Stream Mitigation
• Wetland Restoration and Creation for Wastewater Treatment
• Adopt Your Watershed