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Hatchineha Ranch Mitigation Bank – Now Accepting Purchase Proposals

Hatchineha Ranch Mitigation Bank – Central Florida Investment Opportunity I’m proud to offer the Hatchineha Ranch Mitigation Bank, presented on behalf of The Nature Conservancy, in collaboration with Urbanvest Realty Corp, the exclusive agent of record. As the listing representative through The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc., it’s truly a privilege to bring this significant mitigation banking asset to market. Located in Central Florida’s Polk County, this fully permitted mitigation bank offers one of the most promising investment opportunities in

Preserving Florida’s Balance: What the New Wetland Mitigation Law Means for Development and Conservation

How Florida’s New Wetland Mitigation Law Reshapes Conservation and Development Florida’s landscape has always been shaped by the delicate balance between growth and environmental protection. With the July 1, 2025 enactment of a new state law, developers now have more flexibility in where they can source mitigation credits—and that changes the game for the entire mitigation banking industry. As someone who’s spent nearly two decades connecting developers with restoration projects that preserve Florida’s wetlands, I’ve seen the immense value mitigation banking

New Wetland Mitigation Credit Options for Econlockhatchee River Basin (19)

SB 492 Brings Expanded, Cost-Effective Mitigation Credit Solutions to the Econlockhatchee Basin As of July 1, 2025, Senate Bill 492 (SB 492) has brought meaningful changes to Florida’s wetland mitigation banking industry—particularly beneficial for projects impacting the Econlockhatchee (Econ) River Basin (19). This new legislation allows state agencies (FDEP and Water Management Districts) to permit wetland mitigation banks to service their entire awarded Mitigation Service Area (MSA), rather than being restricted to the basin where the bank is physically located. This