Mississippi Delta In-Lieu Fee Program

DU’s Mississippi Delta In-Lieu Fee (ILF) Program delivers high-impact conservation in one of the most ecologically and culturally significant wetland regions in the country. The DU team in the Southern Region operates the Mississippi Delta ILF Program and the Mt. Tena Mitigation Bank in the Wolf River Watershed. Focused on restoring the natural hydrology and function of floodplain systems, the program provides critical benefits to waterfowl habitat, water quality, flood resilience, and carbon storage.

Why Choose DU in the Mississippi Delta

Partners looking to purchase mitigation credits in the Mississippi Delta or Wolf River Watershed can rely on DU for efficient, cost-effective mitigation solutions that streamline permitting and deliver lasting ecological value.  By purchasing credits through DU’s ILF program, clients transfer mitigation responsibility to a proven conservation leader with an unmatched track record of restoring wetlands at scale. Leveraging DU’s decades of experience and strong partnerships with local stakeholders, these projects not only meet regulatory standards but also support broader landscape-scale restoration goals across the lower Mississippi River Basin. 

Credit Applicability

Several regulatory permitting pathways can use ILF and Bank credits including section 404 permits, NEPA no-net loss requirements, environmental damages, and potentially certain state issued permitting mechanisms.

 

Credit Purchase Steps:

  1. Applicant confirms credit availability and submits a permit application to the Corps/Agencies requesting approval for use of ILF/Bank credits. 
  2. The Corps/Agencies review the project to determine if a permit will be issued and calculates credit requirements. 
  3. Upon approval, the applicant or Corps/Agencies provide DU with all permit details prior to a credit sale. 
  4. The applicant purchases credit(s) and transfers funds to the DU. 
  5. DU submits a credit sale letter to the Corps/Agencies recording the transaction.

 

For more information contact:

Eric Held 
Managing Director, Conservation Services
Ridgeland, MS
Mobile: 601-206-5446
eheld@ducks.org

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