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Florida DEP Affirms Local Governments May Use Mitigation Bank Credits for Wetland Impacts

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

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

Jul01

Florida’s Mitigation Banking Bill Signed Into Law: What SB 492 Means for Credit Supply, Markets, and MBG Clients On June 26, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 492 (CS/CS/SB 492) into law, a significant win for Florida’s mitigation banking industry and a welcome solution for persistent credit deficiencies in constrained watersheds. This legislative update provides much-needed clarity, stability, and flexibility for mitigation credit releases, while also addressing how credits can be used across regional watershed boundaries when supply falls short.

Jun26

New 2025 WOTUS Guidance Defines “Continuous Surface Connection” in Light of Sackett Decision On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army jointly issued a new memorandum clarifying how the “continuous surface connection” (CSC) standard should be applied when determining jurisdictional wetlands under the Clean Water Act. This 2025 WOTUS Guidance aims to bring national consistency and clarity to a critical question: When is a wetland considered adjacent to waters of the United

Jun11

Global Environmental Consulting Services Surge Toward $80.76B by 2030: A New Era for Strategic Environmental Solutions The Environmental Consulting Services Market is accelerating rapidly, projected to grow from $56.17 billion in 2025 to $80.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.55%. This growth reflects a global shift toward strategic, data-driven, and sustainability-aligned environmental practices. The U.S. Leads with Policy and Private Investment The United States continues to lead growth across the Americas, thanks to a

May29

Upcoming Webinar: Wetland Mitigation Banking in Florida Hosted by the Florida Urban Forestry Council (FUFC) Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET 📍 Location: Virtual (Live Webinar via FUFC) 🎙️ Presenter: Victoria K. Bruce, CEO & Founder, The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc. 💻 Registration: FUFC Webinar Registration 💵 Cost: Free for Members to Watch (No CEUs) Members with CEUs – $10 Become an FUFC Member + CEU Access – $30 Non-Member Rate with CEUs – $40 Webinar Overview: Join Victoria K. Bruce of

Apr24

Proposed Change to “Harm” Definition Could Impact ESA Protections and Conservation Banking As mitigation bankers and conservation professionals, we keep a close watch on federal regulatory changes. A new proposal from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and NOAA Fisheries deserves your full attention. On April 17, 2025, the agencies published a proposed rule to revise the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). If finalized, this change would narrow the circumstances under which habitat modification is considered

Apr24

April 2025 Regulatory Insights: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Mitigation Banking As we move through the second quarter of 2025, several major regulatory decisions are taking shape, each with the potential to significantly impact how we approach environmental permitting, credit sales, and long-term mitigation banking strategies. I believe staying ahead of these changes is key to protecting your investments and continuing our shared mission of preserving critical ecosystems. Here are four important updates to keep on your radar: 1. Redefining “Waters of

Apr16

Executive Order on Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting Puts Mitigation Banking at Risk On the heels of the recently issued Executive Order on Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting, serious concerns are emerging across the environmental and mitigation banking communities. This sweeping directive mandates that federal agencies—including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Environmental Protection Agency—must assign expiration dates to nearly all environmental regulations unless re-justified and formally extended. What’s at Stake? The Order threatens the very legal

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