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Understanding Florida Wetland Impacts: What Landowners and Developers Must Know

Dec17

Florida Wetland Impacts: What They Are and Why They Matter In Florida, wetlands are legally protected ecosystems that support water quality, flood protection, and wildlife habitat. When these areas are disturbed—intentionally or not—there are consequences. Wetland impacts refer to any activity that alters the natural structure, function, or condition of a wetland. And in Florida, those impacts are highly regulated. What Counts as a Wetland Impact? Florida law defines wetland impacts broadly. Even routine land management or construction activities can fall under this category

Dec10

FDEP Proposes Updated Financial Assurance Mechanisms for Florida Mitigation Banks On December 9, 2025, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) hosted a public rule development workshop focused on updates to Chapter 62-342, F.A.C., which regulates mitigation banks across the state. The meeting, which included a presentation by Aon Investments USA Inc., introduced proposed changes to how perpetual maintenance funding for mitigation banks is structured and managed. The primary focus of the workshop was the evaluation of long-term financial assurance mechanisms,

Dec02

2025 Polk Landowner Expo Recap: What Florida Landowners Learned About Conservation and Mitigation Opportunities There’s something really special about being in a room full of people who care deeply about the land—not just as an asset, but as a legacy. At this year’s Polk Landowner Expo, I had the privilege of joining a lineup of passionate speakers and sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with Florida’s agricultural community. This event was a gathering of ranchers, citrus growers, consultants, and conservation professionals, all exploring the

Oct02

Join MBG at the 2025 FAMB Annual Workshop in St. Augustine I’m looking forward to connecting with colleagues, agency partners, and fellow mitigation professionals at the upcoming FAMB Annual Mitigation Banking Workshop, taking place October 16–17, 2025 in St. Augustine, Florida. This annual gathering, hosted by the Florida Association of Mitigation Bankers, is one of the most valuable opportunities to stay current on the policies, permitting practices, and agency perspectives that shape mitigation banking across the state. The regulatory environment in Florida

Sep25

DEP Policy Clarification Expands Use of Mitigation Bank Credits by Local Governments On September 10, 2025, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a memorandum that provides long-awaited clarity on the use of mitigation bank credits by local governments. According to the memo, local governments may authorize the use of mitigation credits not only under the state’s Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) program but also under their own approved local pollution control programs. The memorandum, authored by John J. Truitt, Deputy Secretary

Aug29

Farmton Mitigation Bank located in Volusia County, Florida USACE Issues New Standards for Aquatic Resource Delineation: What It Means for Mitigation Projects When it comes to mitigation banking, clarity and consistency in aquatic resource delineation are essential. As of July 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released a new set of Recommended Minimum Standards for Aquatic Resource Delineation Reports (ARDRs)—and if you’re a landowner, consultant, or developer working in Florida, these changes matter. At The Mitigation Banking Group, we help

Aug12

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

Jul29

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

Jul17

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

Jul15

Investing in Florida’s Future: How RFLPP and Florida Forever Protect Land, Water, and Agriculture As Florida continues to grow, protecting our working lands and natural resources is not only an environmental priority—it’s an economic one. Two of the most powerful tools we have in this effort are the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) and the Florida Forever Program. These state-funded conservation initiatives are key to maintaining the balance between development and preservation. At MBG, we

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