Mitigation News

Army Corps Outsources Florida 404 Wetlands Permitting to Third-Party Contractor In a major development for Florida’s wetlands management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is now outsourcing portions of its Section 404 permitting process to a third-party contractor, SES Energy Services LLC. This announcement comes in the wake of ongoing legal disputes surrounding the state’s ability to manage wetlands, following a court ruling that has shifted control back to the Corps. Why This Matters for Florida’s Wetlands The Section 404 permitting process

Navigating Florida’s Regulatory Turmoil: Environmental Permitting Delays Threaten Key Projects The regulatory landscape in Florida is shifting once again, causing confusion and uncertainty for key projects across the state. A sudden change in Section 404 permitting responsibilities is at the heart of this disruption, leaving many developers and stakeholders in limbo. Back in 2020, the State of Florida took on the responsibility of implementing Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(CWA) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The

New Legislation Enhances Flexibility in Mitigation Banking – SB 1646 Overview   In an exciting development for the world of environmental conservation and restoration, a significant mitigation banking bill was filed on January 5, 2024. This new legislation is poised to transform the current landscape of mitigation banking, particularly concerning the use of out-of-basin mitigation credits. At its core, the bill focuses on providing more flexibility in the use of mitigation credits, especially when in-basin options are unavailable. This new provision is a

In this latest blog post by Victoria Bruce, CEO of Mitigation Banking Group, Inc., discover how the revised WOTUS rules are shaping the mitigation banking landscape. Learn why these changes may benefit landowners and the industry as a whole.