Saw Mill Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank | New York, US Saw Mill Creek, on the west shore of Staten Island, has been threatened by factors such as illegal dumping and invasive weeds for years. During Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the creek su?ered from severe ?ooding, which only worsened the degradation. A strategy was needed to protect the 68-acre Saw Mill Creek wetlands, while also fostering sustainable waterfront development. These wetlands are located in an area with a mix of industrial land adjacent to salt marsh and coastal forests. Challenge Louis Berger was chosen by the NYC Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with other city, state and federal agencies, to provide permitting and wetland restoration design for the Saw Mill Creek Marsh project, the city's ?rst wetland mitig

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