A construction project will impact 0.75 acres of wetlands. The mitigation requirement is 2:1 replacement ratio. How many acres of wetland mitigation must be provided?
Correct Answer
C) 1.5 acres
With a 2:1 mitigation ratio, the required mitigation is: 0.75 acres impacted × 2 = 1.5 acres of wetland mitigation. This ensures no net loss of wetland functions and values.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option C is correct because wetland mitigation follows a simple multiplication formula. When the impact is 0.75 acres and the required mitigation ratio is 2:1, you multiply the impacted area by the ratio factor. This calculation yields 0.75 × 2 = 1.5 acres of required mitigation. The 2:1 ratio ensures that for every acre of wetland lost, two acres are restored or created to maintain ecological balance.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 1.0 acres
Option B (1.25 acres) represents an incorrect 1.67:1 ratio, which falls short of the required 2:1 mitigation standard and would not meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Option D: 1.25 acres
Option D (2.0 acres) would represent a 2.67:1 ratio, which exceeds the required mitigation and would result in unnecessary additional costs and land use for the project.
Memory Technique
Remember 'IMPACT × RATIO = MITIGATION' - think of it as 'paying double' for environmental damage. The ratio tells you how many times larger your mitigation must be than your impact.
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code Chapter 1, Environmental Regulations section, or DEP Chapter 62-330 F.A.C. regarding wetland mitigation requirements
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