The Pearson Metropark includes 150 acres of restored forested wetlands, 3,100 feet of restored stream, 15 acres of restored scrub/shrub and marsh habitats, more than 18 acres of restored wet meadow and native prairie, 20 acres of existing swamp forest and 6.5 acres of existing wet meadow and shallow emergent wetlands.
Long-Term Owner and Managing Partner: Metroparks of Toledo
The 150-acres Pearson Wetlands Mitigation Bank is located in eastern Lucas County, in the city of Oregon.
Service Areas: 04100001 (Ottawa River), 04100002 (Raisin Creek), 04100009 (Lower Maumee River), 04100010 (Portage River)
Credits currently available: 13.8
The site will include the addition of hiking/biking trails, public parking, picnic areas, and an interpretative area. The Black Swamp Interpretive Area will help to establish a sense of place for visitors and explain why pioneers chose northwest Ohio as their place to settle.
