Red Bird Wetland Mitigation Bank

At a glance:

Type: Mitigation Bank • Location: Orange County, Florida (Econlockhatchee River Headwaters, SJRWMD Basin #19)

Overview:

Red Bird Mitigation Bank is located on 60.847 acres in Jackson County, Indiana. Red Bird will generate forested and emergent wetland credits, as well as stream credits. Its primary service area is the Whitewater-East Fork White watershed. Its secondary service area includes the Muscatatuck, Flatrock-Haw, and Driftwood watersheds. Approval by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is anticipated in March 2026.

Red Bird MB is located 7.3 miles downstream from the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge and will serve as a waypoint aiding in migration along the Muscatatuck River. The Muscatatuck NWR provides habitat for unique wildlife and waterfowl and preserves rare plants.

Quick Facts:

Size:
212 acres
Credit Type:
Species-Specific Credits (Florida Sand Skink, Blue Tailed Mole Skink)
Service Area:
Portions of Highlands, Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Polk Counties, FL
Regulatory Agency:​
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Red Bird Wetland Mitigation Bank Facts:

Site Size:
60 acres
Credit Categories:
Wetland Credits, Stream Credits
Credit Types:
Stream, Forested Wetland, Emergent Wetland
Service Areas:
Whitewater East Fork White Watershed
Approval Types:
Regulatory Agencies:

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