Kentucky Mitigation Bank – Franklin County, Kentucky
Steeles Branch Mitigation Bank
Franklin County, Kentucky
The Steeles Branch Mitigation Bank is designed to provide stream restoration and preservation within Waters of the United States (WOTUS) to generate compensatory mitigation credits in advance of permitted impacts. Located in Franklin County, Kentucky, the project focuses on improving stream stability, ecological function, and water quality within the watershed through restoration, enhancement, and long-term protection strategies.
This mitigation bank operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and supports compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. By restoring and preserving aquatic resources, the bank provides a sustainable, market-based solution for permittees requiring mitigation within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, ensuring no net loss of aquatic function while advancing watershed-scale environmental benefits.
