Brandy Branch Mitigation Bank – An Investment in Sustainability
Located in the serene landscapes of Nassau County, Florida, the Brandy Branch Mitigation Bank presents a unique opportunity for investment in environmental sustainability and compliance. Spanning an impressive 762.38 acres and enriched with natural waterways and diverse ecological features, this mitigation bank is now available for purchase.
Bank Highlights:
- Strategic Location: Situated with 2.5 miles of frontage along the St. Mary’s River and serving as the terminus for Brandy Branch, Deep Creek, and Halter Creek.
- Ecological Richness: The bank is characterized by its diverse habitats including riverine floodplain communities, bottomland hardwood forests, and upland ecological zones. These habitats support a wide range of federal and state-protected species.
- Restoration Focus: Significant efforts have been directed towards restoring and enhancing the site’s natural ecological functions, particularly focusing on water quality improvements and habitat restoration.
Investment Benefits:
- Regulatory Approval: Fully permitted by SJRWMD (St. Johns River Water Management District) and USACOE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), providing assurance of compliance and mitigation validity.
- Restoration and Enhancement: Active management plans focus on water quality improvement and ecological restoration, increasing the bank’s value over time.
- Mitigation Credit Demand: Located in a region with high demand for mitigation credits due to ongoing development pressures, ensuring a sustained interest and investment return.
Opportunity for Impact
Investing in the Brandy Branch Mitigation Bank not only offers financial returns but also contributes positively to environmental conservation efforts in Northeast Florida. This bank plays a crucial role in the regional conservation landscape, providing necessary mitigation credits that help balance development with ecological preservation.
For more information on purchasing the Brandy Branch Mitigation Bank and to discuss the terms of investment, please contact Victoria Bruce at Mitigation Banking Group. Embrace the chance to make a lasting impact on Florida’s environmental and economic landscape.
UPPER ST. MARY’S RIVER (1) – HUC 3070204
Enclosed is a Pro Forma for Brandy Branch Mitigation Bank; with the following criteria:
- Pricing is $212,000.00/UMAM Credit
- Expenses anticipated to be: $60,000.00/year
- Anticipated Absorption (Based off Historic Sale) 5 credits sold a year
- 3% increase annually for credit sales
- Valued at a 12% Discount Rate with 65 credits to sell (31 credits available currently; with 34 additional credits to be released over the next 2-4 years).
The future federal credit releases from Brandy Branch Mitigation Bank are dependent upon the MBI modification recently requested by the ACOE. ACOE staff is reviewing a proposal for the MBI modification, and it’s too early in the process to confirm any changes that will be made as a result of the MBI modification for the federal credit releases. Expected changes to credits will be similar to the latest state permit modification as credits will be reduced/forfeited for future interim credit releases.
Please see below summary for current federal credits with note that future release are subject to change, and summary of state credits.
Federal Credits
- Initial Total Potential: 130.49 Credits
- Credits Released: 15.63 Credits
- Initial release in 2015: 15.63 Credits
- Potential future release: 114.86 Credits*
- Forfeited: Unknown at this time, but likely with MBI modification interim releases
*Subject to change due to pending MBI modifications
State Credits
- Initial Total Potential: 166.84 Basin 1 Credits and 0.73 Basin 2 Credits
- Credits Released: 75.23 Basin 1 Credits and 0.66 Basin 2 Credits
- Initial release in 2014: 36.54 Basin 1 Credits and 0.62 Basin 2 Credits
- Modification release in Nov 2023: 38.69 Basin 1 Credits and 0.04 Basin 2 Credits
- Potential future release: 33.92 Basin 1 Credits and 0.06 Basin 1 Credits
- Forfeited: 57.69 Basin 1 Credits and 0.01 Basin 2 Credits (due to 2023 modification/accelerated credit releases)
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