Who determines when and if wetland mitigation bank credits get released?

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), with oversight from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), determines when and how many credits are released based on the wetland mitigation banking administrative rules. Niswander Environmental manages and monitors each bank site to ensure that all performance standards are met and the wetlands provide significant ecological function. EGLE releases bank credits when certain vegetation, soils, and hydrology standards are met.