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New EPA Drinking Regulations Proposed

Apr18

NEW EPA DRINKING REGULATIONS PROPOSED for Man-Made Chemicals PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)   There is currently no federal mandate to regulate public water systems to test for PFAS chemicals or take steps to filter them out of their supplies before it reaches consumers.   On March 14, 2023, EPA announced the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as GenX Chemicals), perfluorohexane

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U.S. Mitigation Bank Search

Apr01

About MitigationBankSearch.com   Have you just bought a property that you were hoping to build on and found that a wetland habitat is on the property? Is a regulatory agency telling you that you will have to calculate the impacts that your development will have on the wetland and that you will have to purchase mitigation credits for those impacts? Mitigation Banking Group simplifies the process, explaining the steps to take and help you purchase those mitigation credits from the right place. These steps

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Calculating Mitigation Banking Credits in Florida

Mar31

One Credit Does Not Equal One Acre: Calculating Mitigation Banking Credits in Florida   Wetland mitigation banking credits are a valuable commodity. However, the methodology behind calculating credit amounts can be confusing and often leads to misconceptions about how many acres equal a wetland credit. This is to say nothing of how habitat credits are calculated.  The calculation of credits in Florida is not a straightforward mathematical formula. The exact formula may vary based on the method and regulations

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The Passing of a Legend: Les Alderman

Mar22

The Passing of a Legend: Les Alderman   With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leslie (Les) David Alderman Jr. (Fort Myers, Florida), who passed away on March 16, 2023 at the age of 78. Les was a pioneer for the protection of Panthers in Southwest Florida, and paved a way to restore thousands of acres for panther habitat. He was a sweet soul who always asked about the family! Last year, he discovered that he had a brain tumor; and the

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Mitigation Banking Legislative Update – March 2023

Mar16

Mitigation Banking Legislative Update – March 2023 HB 1167 has been filed; and a Senate companion to HB 1167 has been filed – SB 1702. This bill will allow FDEP or a water management district to release state credits from a mitigation bank before the banks mets the mitigation success criteria specified in the bank’s permit when   (a) mitigation credits are not available in sufficient quantities to be sold or used to offset imminent and otherwise allowable adverse impacts within a mitigation service

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Mitigation Banking Made Easy: Why You Need a Credit Broker on Your Side

Mar16

Mitigation Banking Made Easy: Why You Need a Credit Broker on Your Side   Mitigation credit sales brokers play a crucial role in the industry. They connect buyers and sellers, negotiate credit sales, and ensure compliance with regulations. Whether you’re a banker, a developer, or an investor, working with a sales broker can help you. They navigate the complex processes of buying and selling credits, and  buying, selling, or starting a mitigation bank. By utilizing their knowledge and expertise, you can save time

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The Time it Takes for Restoration

Mar09

The Time it Takes for Restoration In a new research report, the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) and the Ecological Restoration Business Association (ERBA) reveal persistent delays in the approval of a class of wetland and stream restoration projects called ‘mitigation banks.’ These delays hinder the availability of offsets for impacted waterways during the coming surge in infrastructure building.   Read the Report   Mitigation banks are large tracts of degraded lands restored under the Clean Water

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Navigating Florida Land Use and Cover with FLUCCS Codes

Feb17

Navigating Florida Land Use and Cover with FLUCCS Codes   The Florida Land Use and Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) is a comprehensive and standardized system for classifying and mapping the land use and cover of the state of Florida. Developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), FLUCCS provides a framework for understanding the distribution and patterns of land use and cover across the state, and serves as an important tool for managing and conserving Florida’s natural resources.   What is

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UMAM and WRAP Scoring Guidance

Feb17

UMAM and WRAP Scoring Guidance What are the determining factors to find out the quality of a wetland? UMAM SCORING GUIDANCE: THE SCORING OF EACH INDICATOR IS BASED ON WHAT WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR THE TYPE OF WETLAND OR SURFACE WATER ASSESSED Optimal (10) Condition is optimal and fully supports wetland/surface water functions Moderate (7) Condition is less than optimal, but sufficient to maintain most wetland/surface water functions Minimal (4) Minimal level of support of wetland/surface water functions Not Present (0) Condition is insufficient to provide wetland/surface water functions

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Get the Lowdown on Credit Types and Mitigation Credit Classifications 

Feb16

Get the Lowdown on Credit Types and Mitigation Credit Classifications    Mitigation credit types refer to the type of mitigation being used, while credit classifications refer to the level of ecological value and function provided by the mitigation site. Together, these concepts help to ensure that mitigation credits are used in a way that effectively offsets the impacts of a project while also protecting and enhancing the environment. These classifications bridge the gap between the scientific and regulatory world.

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