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Florida Seagrasses: Key Takeaways from the TCC FAEP Workshop

Aug28

Florida Seagrasses: What You Need to Know from the TCC FAEP Workshop   Hi everyone, First, I’d like to give a huge shout-out to the TCC FAEP Board of Directors for organizing their recent Seagrass Workshop. It’s initiatives like these that help keep our community informed and equipped with the latest techniques and best practices for environmental work in Florida. Whether you’re deep into the world of mitigation banking or just beginning to explore environmental efforts, understanding Florida seagrasses and their

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Mitigation Banking Regulation Updates: What You Need to Know for 2024

Aug23

Mitigation Banking Regulation Updates: What You Need to Know for 2024   As we step into 2024, it’s crucial for stakeholders in the environmental and development sectors to stay updated on the latest changes in Florida’s mitigation banking regulations. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed several updates to Chapter 62-342 of the Florida Administrative Code, which governs the establishment and management of mitigation banks. These updates aim to refine the rules and ensure more robust protection and restoration of

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Navigating Florida’s Environmental Resource Permit Program

Aug08

Navigating Florida’s Environmental Resource Permit Program In the state of Florida, authorizations are required for various activities such as construction or abandonment of wells, large volume water usage, development, stormwater management, and wastewater discharges. The Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Program plays a crucial role in regulating alterations to surface water flows, including activities generating stormwater runoff and dredging/filling in wetlands and other surface waters. Notably, the Water Management Districts (WMDs) oversee residential/commercial developments, roadway construction, and agriculture, while the Florida Department of Environmental

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Environmental Mitigation Delivered – Banking Dominates According to USACE Data (National Environmental Banking Association)

May22

Environmental Mitigation Delivered – Banking Dominates According to USACE Data (National Environmental Banking Association) Mitigation Bank Credits continue to answer most of the nation’s most pressing environmental challenges – with real environmental restoration – with no temporal loss. Mitigation bank credits were the mitigation solution 92% of the time from 2015 to 2024 when compared to ILF program withdrawn (released/earned) credits according to U.S. Army Corps data. This new data demonstrates that successful, proven mitigation banks are relied upon to offset unavoidable

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The State of Florida’s Federal 404 of the Clean Water Act Program

May14

The State of Florida’s Federal 404 of the Clean Water Act Program The State of Florida’s Federal 404 of the Clean Water Act Program plays a vital role in overseeing dredge and fill activities within state waters, encompassing a wide range of projects from residential to environmental restoration endeavors. On February 15, 2024, a federal court order was issued for the temporary rescinding of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)’s authority to issue Federal Section 404 permits. The State of Florida 404

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Protecting the Gopher Tortoise: Efforts to Safeguard a Florida Threatened Species

May07

Protecting the Gopher Tortoise: Efforts to Safeguard a Florida Threatened Species Hello to all our valued readers and conservation enthusiasts, As the CEO of the Mitigation Banking Group, I am committed to promoting awareness and action towards the protection of Florida’s diverse wildlife. Today, I want to discuss a vital member of our ecosystem, the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), a species recognized as threatened in our state. Gopher Tortoise Day Recap We just celebrated Gopher Tortoise Day last month, but It’s never

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U.S. Army Corps Partners with Florida Power & Light to Enhance Permit Processing

May06

U.S. Army Corps Partners with Florida Power & Light to Enhance Permit Processing The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is proposing to accept and expend funds from Florida Power & Light Company to expedite processing of their Department of the Army permit applications. The funds would be used to augment the budget of the Corps in accordance with the provisions of Section 214. The Corps Regulatory Program is funded as a Congressionally appropriated line item in the annual Federal budget. The

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Combating the Burmese Python Threat in Florida’s Ecosystems

May06

Combating the Burmese Python Threat in Florida’s Ecosystems Greetings to our dedicated followers and partners in environmental conservation, At the Mitigation Banking Group, we continually strive to support and highlight efforts that protect and restore our natural ecosystems. Today, I am drawing your attention to a critical issue affecting Florida’s biodiversity: the invasive Burmese python. The Growing Threat Florida’s lush landscapes are under siege by one of the most challenging invasive species to control—the Burmese python. These non-native snakes pose a significant threat to

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Strengthening Wetland Protections in Orange County, Florida

May03

Hello to all our followers and partners in sustainability, As the CEO of the Mitigation Banking Group, I am always eager to share updates that impact our environment and the regulatory landscape we navigate. Today, I’m highlighting a significant advancement in environmental stewardship from Orange County, Florida—a place where we, too, have deep-rooted interests and commitments. Recently, Orange County has taken a bold step to bolster the protection of its wetlands, those vital natural systems often dubbed the earth’s kidneys due

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