The agency links this performance measure to Oregon Benchmark(s): #77, Wetlands
LANDS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Mission: Ensure a legacy for Oregonians and their public schools through sound stewardship of lands, wetlands, waterways, unclaimed property, estates and the Common School Fund. Key Performance Measure (KPM) 21 - Number of wetland mitigation bank credits available (Est. 2003) Target Data 1999 NA NA 2000 NA NA 2001 NA NA 2002 NA NA 2003 NA 54.44 2004 54.44 36.35 2005 55.44 NA 2006 56.44 NA 2007 57.44 NA
Data Source: Number of credits available for purchase over annual period.
Key Performance Measure Analysis
To what goal(s) is this performance measure linked? Goal 3: Maintain and restore wetlands. What do benchmark (or other high-level outcome) data say about Oregon relative to the goal(s)? What is the impact of your agency? The more credits that are available, the more wetlands that have been preserved, enhanced or restored, the more options available to permit applicants for off-site mitigation. The Department has the authority to approve or withdraw mitigation bank credits in accordance with the approved mitigation banking agreement. How does the performance measure demonstrate agency progress toward the goal?
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Number of Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits Available
Data Targets
For fiscal year 2004, the data shows that the number of mitigation credits is lower because mitigation banks have sold 18.09 wetland mitigations credits during data 99 00 development. Analysis will only show the number of banks authorized by DSL and whether the process needs revision or statutory changes to be functional and practical. Mitigation banks are public or privately owned, usually by entities other than the Department. Compare actual performance to target and explain any variance.
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Although on its face, the data seems to show that the Department did not meet its target, during the year, mitigation banks sold 18.09 wetland mitigation credits. This indicates that the mitigation banks are successful because actual mitigation credits were purchased from the banks, even though there are now fewer credits available. Summarize how actual performance compares to any relevant public or private industry standards. There are no known comparable public or private industry standards.
LANDS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE Excerpt from FY 2003-04 Annual Performance Progress Report found at http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/OPB/APPR04.shtml
The agency links this performance measure to Oregon Benchmark(s): #77, Wetlands What is an example of a department activity related to the measure? In some circumstances, the Department will allow the use of mitigation credits in lieu of protection, restoration or enhancement of wetlands at the project site. The number of credits available is dependent on the number of credits authorized and available at all approved mitigation banks. A public agency banker may use the available mitigation bank credits for its own use rather than sell the credits to external parties.. What needs to be done as a result of this analysis? The Department will analyze this performance measure to see if there is a way to express the data over time. A better indicator of the success of the mitigation banking program may be a measure that tracks the level of activity (e.g., number of credits sold over a one-year period) rather than simply the number of credits available
LANDS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE Excerpt from FY 2003-04 Annual Performance Progress Report found at http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/OPB/APPR04.shtml