The Balancing Act Between Growth and Wetland Conservation in Florida
On March 10, 2026, Victoria Bruce, CEO of The Mitigation Banking Group, joined an expert panel at the Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD) seminar in DeLand, Florida to discuss how Florida manages the balance between growth and wetland conservation.
The full presentation is now available to watch below.
What Was Covered
The program brought together regulatory professionals, environmental consultants, and industry leaders for a morning of discussion on wetland delineation, permitting, and mitigation strategies.
Victoria’s presentation focused on wetland mitigation banking — how banks are formed, how credits are released, and why banking is a more effective and reliable form of compensatory mitigation than permittee-responsible alternatives.
Key topics from her presentation included site selection, financial assurances, credit release schedules, service areas and drainage basins, and the impact of Senate Bill 492 on the Florida mitigation credit market.
The Panel
The seminar also featured presentations from:
- Clay Ervin — Former Volusia County Growth & Resource Management Director
- Mallory Tatum — Director of Environmental Operations, Zev Cohen & Associates
- Mark Von Canal — Regulatory Coordinator, St. Johns River Water Management District
Have questions about wetland mitigation credits for your project? Contact Victoria for guidance on service areas, credit availability, and permit compliance.
