Exelon Corporation
Morton Substation Stewardship Program
Morton, Pennsylvania, United States
Certified through 2024
Project Name
Project Type
Morton Wetlands
Wetlands & Water Bodies
About the Program
Exelon Corporation's Morton Wetland is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia. The 1.76-acre mitigation wetland was created in 2007. Regulatory requirements were fulfilled in 2011, but wetland management and monitoring have continued. Species on-site include a variety of native grasses, sedges, forbs and trees. The team aims to control invasive species, promote native species and enhance wildlife habitat.
Practices and Impacts
Exelon Corporation's Morton Wetland is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia. The 1.76-acre mitigation wetland was created in 2007. Regulatory requirements were fulfilled in 2011, but wetland management and monitoring have continued. Species on-site include a variety of native grasses, sedges, forbs and trees. The team aims to control invasive species, promote native species and enhance wildlife habitat.
Practices and Impacts
- The wetland was first created through a combination of native seed planting, invasive species control and hydrology enhancement.
- The team partners with consultants to monitor vegetation and wildlife use biannually.
- Nest boxes and raptor perches were installed to encourage wildlife use of the habitat.
- Wildlife observed on-site include white-tailed deer, red fox and a variety of bird species.
