I have encountered projects costing over 50K per acre, but that is mainly attributable to grading costs. I encourage projects with minimal grading. The best wetland creations may involve just a very light scraping or compaction to create seasonally saturated conditions, require no water contro, structures, and are cheap. Perfect for mitigation of most small depressional wetlands. Land costs may or may no tbe included.
Costs vary by wetland type and are difficult to find.
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