Mabrey’s Meadow Mitigation Bank

Mabrey’s Meadow Mitigation Bank is 71.4 acres located in Tazewell County, Virginia in the Big Sandy Watershed. Historically, the site consisted of hay production, cattle grazing, and unmanaged forestland. Mabrey’s Meadow Mitigation Bank was approved by United States Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District in July of 2022. The mitigation plan includes the preservation and restoration of wetlands and stream and riparian buffer restoration, enhancement and preservation.

Mabrey’s Meadow Mitigation Bank is approved to offset wetland and stream impacts in the Big Sandy River Watershed. The bank’s primary service area includes the Upper Levisa Fork River (HUC 05070202) and Tug Fork River (HUC 05070201) Watersheds. The service area includes Dickenson and Buchanan, along with portions of Wise and Tazewell.