Mitigation Workshop

A Homeowner’s Guide to Trimming Mangroves in Florida Without Breaking the Law Mangroves are one of Florida’s most valuable natural resources. They stabilize shorelines, reduce erosion, improve water quality, and serve as essential habitat for fish and wildlife. But trimming them incorrectly or without proper authorization can cause environmental harm and result in costly penalties. That’s why Florida passed the Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act, which regulates the cutting and alteration of mangroves to preserve their ecological value. If you’re

Recap: Wetland Science & Mitigation Webinar Highlights On November 26, 2024, I had the pleasure of joining a panel of esteemed professionals for the Wetland Science & Mitigation Webinar, where we explored critical topics shaping the future of wetland restoration and compliance. It was an honor to share my expertise on wetland mitigation banking alongside such a knowledgeable lineup. For those who couldn’t attend, this blog recaps the key points from my session and provides

Wetland Science & Mitigation Webinar: Exploring Key Topics in Wetland Restoration I’m honored to announce that I will be featured as a speaker in an upcoming Wetland Science, History, & Processes Webinar on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. This live, interactive event will explore critical topics in wetland science, with a special focus on wetland mitigation banking, state in-lieu fee programs, and permittee responsible mitigation (PRM). The event brings together a fantastic lineup of industry

MBG Blog: FAEP & CFAEP Hydric Soils Training Workshop Recently, I had the privilege of participating in the CFAEP Hydric Soils Training workshop organized by the Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals. This comprehensive workshop aimed to enhance our understanding of hydric soils and their significance in environmental conservation. Through engaging sessions, hands-on activities, and a rewarding field trip, we gained valuable insights into identifying, classifying, and assessing hydric soils. The workshop, led by experienced professionals, provided a conducive

2021 WETLANDS MITIGATION BANKING LATEST UPDATES – January 13th, 2021 Numerous changes this year are affecting the mitigation banking industry in both bank development and credit sales. Don’t miss these important updates! Prospective and current mitigation bankers and users of mitigation bank credits need to understand these changes to ensure compliance as well as efficient and timely permit processing and to understand credit demand. Updates will be provided on the effect of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule and changes in

Miriam Balladares, Hilton; Victoria Bruce, MBG, Inc; Hannah Rowe, JMT, Inc.; Todd Hosgson, FECC, Inc.; Flormari Blackburn, E Sciences, Inc., Chef (Not Pictured: Jennifer Cummings, OCPW; Kelley Samuels, AECOM; Scott Martin, Pace Labs) https://www.cfaep.org/board/ On behalf of CFAEP and TRB, we are thrilled for the 2018 Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference and Training Symposium. This year’s conference is being hosted by the Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals and the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board and will