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2025 Public Interest Environmental Conference: Conservation – Preserve Today, Protect Tomorrow   Since its inception in 1995, the Public Interest Environmental Conference (PIEC) at the University of Florida Levin College of Law has been a vital platform for legal professionals, policymakers, and environmental advocates to discuss pressing environmental issues. This year’s 31st annual conference, themed “Conservation – Preserve Today, Protect Tomorrow”, will bring together industry leaders to explore strategies for protecting Florida’s natural resources and advancing environmental law. I’m honored

Hello to all our followers and partners in sustainability, As the CEO of the Mitigation Banking Group, I am always eager to share updates that impact our environment and the regulatory landscape we navigate. Today, I’m highlighting a significant advancement in environmental stewardship from Orange County, Florida—a place where we, too, have deep-rooted interests and commitments. Recently, Orange County has taken a bold step to bolster the protection of its wetlands, those vital natural systems often dubbed the earth’s kidneys due

Sand Skink and Blue-tailed (Bluetail) Mole Skink   This guide for sand skink (Plestiodon [Neoseps] reynoldsi) and blue-tailed mole skink (Plestiodon [Eumeces] egregius lividus) conservation and Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation is intended to assist project proponents to determine if or how a proposed action may affect sand skinks or blue-tailed mole skinks.   The sand

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

Who Drained the Swamp? Prior to the Section 404 of the CWA; the Federal Government encouraged citizens to drain or destroy wetlands. In 1970, the EPA was established and in 1972, the CWA was passed. The CWA was established to avoid and minimize the impact on designated water bodies and provide compensatory mitigation for unavoidable impacts. The Clean Water Act was one of the United States’ first and most influential modern environmental laws. Timeline: • 1988: A national policy of ‘no net loss’ of wetland

Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day! 50 Years ago, US Senator Gaylord Nelson hatched the idea for Earth Day after seeing the ecological catastrophe caused by the Santa Barbara oil spill, which killed more than 3,500 birds off the Californian coast. The first-ever Earth Day was marked by 22 million Americans who marched to protest against the destruction of the environment. This led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passing of a raft of environmental legislation. In

5 Year Anniversary The Mitigation Banking Group is celebrating 5 years in business supporting wetland mitigation in the state of Florida! We’ve entered the new year representing 6 new mitigation banks, bringing our total to 25. We look forward to fulfilling all of your credit needs. Let’s make 2022 our best year to date! Learn how we can help your project by contacting Victoria at victoria@mitigationbankinginc.com.

Mitigation Banking Companies in Florida The Mitigation Banking Group (MBG) is one of the most esteemed and respected mitigation banking Companies in Florida. Our mission is to streamline the mitigation process by providing knowledge and expertise to help you with the environmental permitting process with the State and Federal Agencies. Mitigation Banking History in the U.S: 1969 The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was one of the first laws ever written that establishes the broad national framework for protecting our environment. NEPA’s basic