Advance Mitigation Program: City of Kirkland

Facet developed an advance wetland and stream buffer mitigation strategy to improve efficiency of design and permitting for City of Kirkland projects. This approach is superior to the traditional design where each impact has a stand-alone mitigation effort that is designed, permitted, constructed, maintained and monitored on a project-by-project basis. Facet then provided mitigation designs, construction documents and oversaw construction of the advance mitigation project. Project elements include the development of multiple mitigation plan documents that effectively and efficiently increase native plant cover and habitat diversity in existing natural areas threatened by invasive vegetation cover. Challenges included limited access and minimizing site disturbance to preserve existing natural features.

Location:

Kirkland, WA

Client:

City of Kirkland

Services Provided:

• Advance Wetland & Stream Buffer Mitigation Planning

  • Development of a strategic mitigation approach to streamline design and permitting for City projects

• Mitigation Design & Implementation

  • Preparation of mitigation plans and construction documents to enhance native plant cover and habitat diversity

• Permitting & Environmental Compliance

  • Support for mitigation permitting processes to improve project efficiency

• Construction Oversight & Site Management

  • Monitoring construction activities to minimize site disturbance and preserve natural features

Facet provided advanced mitigation site enhancing wetland and stream buffer function through strategic native plant restoration for the City of Kirkland.