WRDA 96-99 Mitigation Credit

This contract involves mitigation efforts related to environmental impacts identified under the Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA) of 1996 and 1999, specifically focusing on compensatory mitigation for effects on elderberry shrubs and the Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle (VELB). The initial biological opinions issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in 1996 and subsequent amendments required the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to establish and maintain conservation areas totaling approximately 31.5 acres at various locations including Cal Expo, River Bend, and River Mile 11.5. These conservation areas were developed in compliance with USFWS guidelines aimed at protecting the beetle species and its habitat. Administered by the Department of Defense through its Sacramento office, this contract (solicitation number W91238-19-Q-0041) facilitates the creation and management of mitigation credits related to these environmental conservation efforts. The contract involves ongoing technical assistance and collaboration with USFWS to ensure adherence to conservation requirements. Key contacts for this contract include a designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer based in Sacramento, California, who oversee the contract's execution and compliance.