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Clearing the Confusion: Common Misconceptions About Building on a Wetland As the CEO of The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc., I frequently speak with landowners, developers, and consultants who have questions about building on a wetland. With over 25 Mitigation Banks and Conservation Banks across the state of Florida, we work closely with regulatory agencies and clients to ensure projects are both environmentally responsible and fully compliant. Let’s clear up a few common misconceptions about building on a wetland and provide the facts

Evaluating Your Property for a Wetland Mitigation Bank If you’re a landowner wondering whether your property could qualify as a wetland mitigation bank, there are several important factors to consider. A qualified mitigation banking specialist will evaluate your land using historical and current aerial imagery to determine its restoration potential. While every site is unique, the most critical factors include: Size – Is the property large enough to support meaningful ecological restoration? Location – Does it fall within a watershed where mitigation credits

Understanding the Wetland Mitigation Process Wetlands are vital ecosystems that maintain ecological balance, support biodiversity, and protect against flooding. However, development projects such as housing, transportation, and infrastructure expansions can disrupt or destroy these critical areas. To address these challenges, the wetland mitigation process has emerged as a crucial framework to offset environmental impacts while enabling sustainable development. Key Players in the Wetland Mitigation Process The success of the wetland mitigation process depends on the collaborative efforts of three key stakeholders: 1.

Explore the benefits of the new USACE Regulatory Request System (RRS) for faster and more efficient environmental permit applications. Learn how it impacts the mitigation banking industry.

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 Mitigation bank credits were the mitigation solution 92% of the time from 2015 to 2024 when compared to ILF program withdrawn (released/earned) credits according to U.S. Army Corps data.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

Wetland Mitigation Law and Procedure Webinar On April 11, 2024, professionals across various environmental disciplines are gearing up for the Wetland Mitigation Law and Procedure webinar. This webinar is a great way to gain knowledge, insights, and innovations from leaders in wetland science, mitigation banking, and environmental law. Complete the form to access the webinar. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "6970733", formId: "2a0d0d5c-d461-4b35-83ad-dced7741e90f" }); Wetland Science and Wetland History in the