Video – News & Updates

Video Recaps of The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc.

April 22, 2022

Happy Earth Day 2022!

Mitigation Banking Group wishes everyone a Happy Earth Day! And let’s remember to make every day, Earth day 🌎

January 13, 2022

Happy New Year!

Time flies when you are having fun!!! Happy New Year everyone, let’s make 2022 our best year ever!!! Call me if you need anything.

November 18, 2021

Mitigation Banking Companies in Florida

At The Mitigation Banking Group (MBG), our mission is to streamline the mitigation process for our customers. We have the experience to minimize the complexity of mitigation and offer solutions that ensure sound investments while maintaining ecological integrity. If you are looking for the best mitigation banking companies in Florida, please call me.

November 10, 2021

MBG FAEP Conference Presentation

November 8, 2021

2021 FAMB Mitigation Banking Workshop

Proud to be a member of the Florida Association of Mitigation Bankers! Since 2008, the Florida Association of Mitigation Bankers has been working hard to promote and advance an efficient and successful private compensatory wetland and conservation marketplace that supports economic development and ecological function through the restoration of wetlands and species’ habitats throughout the State of Florida. Continued regulatory changes and industry-related threats demand a need for a strong, unified voice. FAMB stands ready to promote and defend mitigation banking’s superior long-term environmental and conservation benefits. To learn more about upcoming FAMBA events and see full list of member benefits, visit. https://floridamitigationbanking.org/… If you have any mitigation needs in the state of Florida, please contact Victoria directly.

October 13, 2021

Florida Shore-Based Beach Cleanups

The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc. is proud to have been a Golden Lagoon Hero Sponsor for the Annual International Coastal Clean-Up on Saturday, September 18, 2021 (8 AM – 12 PM). The Cleanup took place along the shores of the Pineda Causeway & POW / MIA Park (formerly Pineda Landing Park in Brevard County, Florida). If you would like more information about future shore-based cleanups in and around the state of Florida, please visit http://www.keeppbcbeautiful.org/inter… To learn more about how the Mitigation Banking Group offers our customers solutions that ensure sound investments while maintaining ecological integrity, please visit https://mitigationbankinginc.com/about/

July 28th, 2021

35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the 35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island started with a boat ride around the island. We rented an awesome Bow Rider from Walker Marine and had a fantastic time. If you are in Marco looking to rent a nice boat, check them out. https://www.walkersmarine.com/boat-re… The afternoon was also great, as I was able to continue the trade show booth and also particpate in a panel discussion on mitigation banking in the state of Florida. You can watch my entire presentation here. https://youtu.be/kpoQheopl8g

July 25th, 2021

Wetland Mitigation Banking Florida Live from 35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School

Live from Marco Island. Wetland Mitigation in Florida Presented by Victoria Bruce. We are excited to be presenting at the JW Marriott Marco Island for the 2021 Summer School which fell over the dates July 20-23, 2021! This is one of our favorite events of the year. If you were not there this year, please plan on attending next year as it is really Florida’s largest and best environmental conference.

July 25th, 2021

35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School Day 1 Recap

Day 1 recap of the 35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School. So great to be back at the JW Marriott Marco Island for live-in-person learning and networking. The event dates were July 20-23, 2021 and this is Florida’s largest and best environmental conference.

July 12th, 2021

Summer 2021 Updates From The Mitigation Banking Group

Some exciting things happening in the Mitigation Banking world! Check out the events coming up right around the corner!

July 12th, 2021

Mitigation Banking Group at Playalinda Beach Cleanup

The Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals and Victoria from The Mitigation Banking Group hosted a beach cleanup at Playalinda in Florida!

May 5th, 2021

How Much Do Wetland Mitigation Credits Cost?

The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc. markets mitigation credits throughout the state of Florida! We represent mitigation banks throughout Florida. Our banks are large-scale environmental restoration projects designed to provide compensatory offsets “mitigation credits” through the creation and sale of credits. Mitigation banking is the preferred method for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). MITIGATION BANK CREDITS

May 5th, 2021

Florida Gulf Coast Mitigation Bank For Sale

Introducing a rare oppportunity in the State of Florida for the sale and purchase of the Florida Gulf Coast Mitigation Bank. The Florida Gulf Coast Mitigation Bank is a 1,587.50- acre mitigation bank that is located in Levy County, Florida. This bank has both fresh and salt water mitigation credits for sale and also has an expansive service area with very little competition. There is $20M in mitigation credit value that will be sold over the next 12-15 years and the cost for credits is very high $200k for fresh and $350k for salt water. For more information on this bank, please contact me. FLORIDA GULF COAST MITIGATION BANK

May 5th, 2021

Hammock Lake Mitigation Bank For Sale

The Hammock Lake Mitigation Bank is an 818-acre mitigation bank that is located in Polk County, Florida. This mitigation bank is for sale. All state credits are reserved or sold, but it does have federal credits available and come with the land. The land can be used for recreation. This is a wonderful property, an environmental jewel. If you would like to add this to your portfolio of conserved land, please reach out to me. HAMMOCK LAKE MITIGATION BANK

April 15th, 2021

CFAEP Wekiva River Clean Up

Wekiva Island River Cleanup Beautiful day with CFAEP and a river cleanup effort. CFAEP provided the cabana, kayaks, river cleanup nets, bags, food, drinks and the group did the rest! Not only did we collect a bunch of trash, but the event also raised $400 to be donated to Keep Seminole Beautiful, who arranges monthly cleanup events. We are also proud to announce that The Mitigation Banking Group matched the money raised to bring the total to $800. To learn more about the CFAEP association, the Wekiva Island, or Keep Seminole Beautiful organization, click below. Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (CFAEP)

March 16th, 2021

Florida Wetland Impacts Mitigation

Victoria visits the Orlando Regional Commercial Council to talk to them about what to do if they have wetland impacts on any of their properties.

Feb 8th, 2021

Ecological Restoration Career Advice

A University of Florida student studying Geology and pursuing a combined Master’s Degree in Ecological Restoration, contacted me expressing her strong interest in soil & water science. She had a few questions.  Join my friend John Lesman from Bio-Tech, a full-service environmental consulting firm headquartered in Orlando, Fla, and I on this LIVE replay and together we answer all of her questions

December 22, 2020

Tiger Bay Mitigation Banking Group

Pricing Reduction for Halifax River Basin (Forested State UMAM Credits) $115,000.00/Credit from Tiger Bay Mitigation Bank ** Tiger Bay Mitigation Bank provides forested credits within the Halifax River Basin (Basin 17), which is within the St. Johns River Water Management District. Mitigation Bank credits are available to offset unavoidable wetland impacts that are located within the Halifax River with UMAM credits. The Tiger Bay Mitigation Bank is a 2,498.99-acre mitigation bank that is located in Volusia County, Florida. The bank was permitted by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) which can be utilized as mitigation for impacts within the service area. Restoration activities include hydrological enhancement to restore the natural hydrology.

MORE DETAILS FOUND HERE

December 22, 2020

The Mitigation Banking Group 2020 Holiday Message

This year has been like no other in our lifetime. 2020 has been tough and challenging, but the holiday season gives us all hope for the future! Here is to a fantastic end to 2020 and a prosperous 2021 to you, your families and your businesses. I wish you a very safe and Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring good health, happiness and good fortune. A blessed festive season to all!

December 15th, 2020

Florida Mitigation Wetland Policy Changes: The Navigable Water Protection Rule and FDEP Assumption

Technology impacts the way we live and work. Natural resources consulting is no exception. Victoria presents at the Ecobot 2020 Webinar Series on Impacts of Changes to Wetlands Mitigation Banking!

November 19th, 2020

Mitigation Banking Group | Selling Mitigation Banks in Florida

Since 2004, Bruce has been in the mitigation banking industry and through this experience, her network of mitigation bankers throughout the state of Florida connects mitigation bankers that want to sell wetland mitigation banks with mitigation bankers, investors, private equites, agriculture investors that want to purchase wetland mitigation banks.

July 20th, 2020

Mitigation Explained by Victoria

In this video, Victoria explains the benefits of Mitigation Banking vs. Offsite/Onsite Mitigation! The Mitigation Banking Group manages and streamlines the complex relationships between developers, landowners, regulatory agencies and mitigation bankers involved in development projects by providing innovative mitigation solutions!

June 27th, 2020

Things to know about Wetland Mitigation

Here’s some things you should know about the wetland mitigation process! First we need the location of your project. From there, we can determine what watershed your project is located. With this information, I can clearly understand which mitigation bank(s) can service your project. Lastly and many times most important, with all of this information, we can accurately estimate the cost of your wetland impacts.

If you have questions regarding this video or project-specific concerns, please contact me!

April 23rd, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Mitigation Banking Update

Hi Everyone! Just a quick update from my home office Winter Springs, Florida. Everything is good and things are moving along despite the obvious slowdown. We remain hopeful that the worst is behind us and we will be back to normal again soon.

March 13th, 2020

Colbert Cameron Mitigation Bank

Colbert Cameron Mitigation Bank provides state and federal credits within the St. Johns River (Canaveral Marshes to Wekiva) Basin (Basin 18), Econlockhatchee Nested Basin (Basin 19), Lake Jesup ( Basin 23), and part of the Southern St. Johns River (Basin 20) located within the St. Johns River Water Management District. CCMB is also permitted to offset RHPZ impacts for select projects.

Mitigation Bank credits are available to offset unavoidable wetland impacts that are located within the St. Johns River with RATIO credits (State) and M-WRAP credits (Federal).

The Colbert-Cameron Mitigation Bank is a 2,600-acre mitigation bank that is located in Volusia County, Florida.

The bank was permitted by both the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and can be utilized as mitigation for impacts within the service area.

Restoration activities include hydrological enhancement to restore the natural hydrology.

https://mitigationbankinginc.com/colbert-cameron-mitigation-bank/

March 9th, 2020

Florida Wetland Delineation

Back in February 2019, Bruce had the pleasure of going on a wetland delineation in Sanford, Florida with Bill Griffy of Ecological Consulting Solutions, Inc. The landowner was uncertain what he was able to do or not do with the property for development purposes. An environmental consultant, like Bill Griffy, can do a wetland delineation for your project to see where the wetland lines lay and also determine the quality of the wetland depending on the Location & Landscape, Water Environment, & Community Structure.

The vegetation, soil and hydrology all play a very important part in determining how much mitigation will be needed if an adverse wetland impact should development occur. If the mitigation plan is approved by the state and/or federal agencies, a landowner can utilize their land to the highest and best use by being able to mitigate for their wetland loss and replacing the wetland gain in another location such as a mitigation bank.

A mitigation bank must be located within the same geographic drainage basin/Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) as the adverse wetland location. Once you determine which mitigation banks can service your property’s location, you can determine the pricing of the credits which range from $40,000.00-$350,000.00/credit. Depending on the quality of the wetland impact, will determine how many credits will need to be purchased. For example, if this landowner (in the video below) would like to impact the wetland and/or ponds on this property, the landowner would need to purchase approx. 0.4 UMAM credits for an acre of wetland impact.

https://mitigationbankinginc.com/

March 9th, 2020

MBG – Victoria Update

Victoria K. Bruce is the CEO of The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc. She has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience serving Florida’s mitigation banking credit industry. Victoria’s vast background in the wetland mitigation and habitat conservation banks industry has designated her as one of Florida’s most sought-after mitigation bank sales brokers. Victoria is passionate about partnering with mitigation bankers, environmental consultants and developers to aid in the mitigation process. Victoria is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and forecasts that support existing relationships with industry partners and promote future growth for the industry.

https://mitigationbankinginc.com/

December 9th, 2019

Merry Christmas from The Mitigation Banking Group

Merry Christmas to all of my family, friends and clients! It has been another fantastic year and I am wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and outstanding 2020! If you need anything, please contact me!

https://mitigationbankinginc.com/contact/

December 9th, 2019

What drainage basin watershed do we live in?

A drainage basin or watershed is an area of land in which all of the water that enters it, drains into a common waterbody. Known as either a drainage basin or watershed, it can be thought of as a “funnel” that collects surface water and groundwater and drains it into a single stream, lake, ocean or other reservoirs. Hills and ridges usually separate one watershed from the next. If you require mitigation on land you are developing, you must purchase mitigation banking credits from the same drainage basin.

Plot your project location to find out which drainage basin your project is located in.

https://mitigationbankinginc.com/florida-drainage-basins-watershed-map/

December 9th, 2019

What is a wetland mitigation bank?

Mitigation banking is a system of credits and debits devised to ensure that ecological loss, especially to wetlands and streams resulting from various development works, is compensated for by the preservation and restoration of wetlands, natural habitats, streams, etc. in other areas so that there is no net loss to the environment. To mitigate means to reduce the severity of something, in this case, the damage caused to the environment.

https://mitigationbankinginc.com/mitigation-credits/

December 9th, 2019

What is a habitat conservation bank?

Conservation banks are permanently protected lands that contain natural resource values. These lands are conserved and permanently managed for species that are endangered, threatened, candidates for listing, or are otherwise species-at-risk. Conservation banks function to offset adverse impacts to these species that occurred elsewhere, sometimes referred to as off-site mitigation. In exchange for permanently protecting the land and managing it for these species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) approves a specified number of habitat or species credits that bank owners may sell. Developers or other project proponents who need to compensate for the unavoidable adverse impacts their projects have on species may purchase the credits from conservation bank owners to mitigate their impacts.

https://mitigationbankinginc.com/conservation-credits/

December 9th, 2019

What is the The Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM)?

The Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) was established to fulfill the mandate of subsection 373.414(18), F.S., which requires the establishment of a uniform mitigation assessment method to determine the amount of mitigation needed to offset adverse impacts to wetlands and other surface waters and to award and deduct mitigation bank credits.

https://mitigationbankinginc.com/faqs-and-resources/

December 9th, 2019

Mitigation Bank Service Areas

During the permitting of a mitigation bank, the permitting agency and IRT will determine the Mitigation Service Area (MSA), which is the geographic region within which the bank could reasonably be expected to offset impacts. The MSA boundary determination generally starts with the regional watershed in which the bank lies, but may be larger or smaller depending upon the ecological and hydrological location and value.

December 9th, 2019

How do I permit a Mitigation Bank in Florida?

Permitted Mitigation Banks in Florida

The Mitigation Bank Statute, 373.4136, and Mitigation Bank Rule, 62-342, provide the framework for permitting banks. Mitigation banks are authorized by a state permit, issued by either a water management district or the department, and by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Mitigation Bank Instrument (MBI). The Corps maintains a website for federally approved or under-review wetland mitigation banks called “RIBITS.” The map below represents state-issued mitigation banks.

December 4th, 2019

LIVE: Wetland Mitigation & Species Conservation

Victoria recently had the honor of being invited by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, Commercial Council to talk about Wetland Mitigation & Species Conservation at Dubsdread Country Club. She spoke about how she works with developers impacting wetlands throughout the state of Florida.

Victoria K. Bruce is the CEO of The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc. She has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience serving Florida’s mitigation banking credit industry. Victoria’s vast background in the wetland mitigation and habitat conservation banks industry has designated her as one of Florida’s most sought-after mitigation bank sales brokers. Victoria is passionate about partnering with mitigation bankers, environmental consultants and developers to aid in the mitigation process. Victoria is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and forecasts that support existing relationships with industry partners and promote future growth for the industry.

October 10th, 2019

How Victoria Provides Mitigation Options to Clients

Victoria explains the process she goes through in order to find out where your project is located and how she gives you the best Mitigation options for your project needs.

October 10th, 2019

About Us

Victoria Bruce started The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc. in 2017 and offers over 15 years of experience in the Mitigation Banking industry. As of today, MBG represents fifteen Mitigation Banks and one Conservation Bank selling Sand Skink Mitigation.

September 23rd, 2019

LIVE Mitigation Banking in Florida: Lessons Learned and Future Trends with Victoria Bruce

The 2019 Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Conference was held on Friday, September 20th for a Panel Discussion on: Mitigation Banking in Florida: Lessons Learned and Future Trends with Victoria Bruce, The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc; John Lesman, Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc.; and Bill Kerr, BKI, Inc.

July 30th, 2019

2019 Environmental Permitting Summer School Panel Discussion

Victoria joined the panel at the 2019 Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island, FL. Her discussion was on Mitigation Banking Practical Considerations: Challenges and Opportunities.

July 17th, 2019

Environmental Permitting Summer School #EPSS2019 Kickoff

MBG was at Marco Island for the 33rd Environmental Permitting Summer School.

May 20th, 2019

National Mitigation & Ecosystem Banking Conference Day 2 Recap

Day 1 at the NMEBC19 Conference was a huge success.

Bringing Together Policy, Practice, Business, Science & People Investing in the Environment is what this conference is about.

May 20th, 2019

National Mitigation & Ecosystem Banking Conference Day 1 Recap

Day 1 at the NMEBC19 Conference was a huge success.

Bringing Together Policy, Practice, Business, Science & People Investing in the Environment is what this conference is about.

May 9th, 2019

Conversation with John Paul Woodley Jr #NMEBC2019

It was such an honor to sit down with John Paul Woodley Jr. to talk shop and get his views on the state of our industry. #NMEBC2019

April 29th, 2019

Reedy Creek Mitigation Bank, Victoria Bruce – The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc.

The Reedy Creek Mitigation Bank provides state and federal credits within the Reedy Creek, Shingle Creek, Boggy Creek, Lake Hart, E. Lake Toho, Lake Toho, Lake Myrtle, Alligator Lake, Lake Gentry, S-63A, Canoe Creek, Lake Cypress, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Pierce, Lake Hatchineha, and Horse Creek Basins which are within the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Mitigation Bank credits are available to offset unavoidable wetland impacts with UMAM credits (State) and M-WRAP credits (Federal).

May 2019 UPDATE
Reedy Creek Mitigation Bank just planted 20 acres last month after a nice looking burn was used to knock back rubus, dog fennel, and competitive pasture grasses (Bermuda and Bahia). READ MORE

The Reedy Creek Mitigation Bank is a 3,520-acre mitigation bank that is located in Polk/Osceola County. The bank was permitted by both the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and can be utilized as mitigation for impacts within the service area. Restoration activities include the installation of low water crossings, culverts and the cessation of logging activities on the property.

January 29th, 2019

Mitigation Credits for Sale

The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc. works closely with landowners throughout Florida who need to offset unavoidable wetland impacts by providing high-quality mitigation. In addition to marketing wetland mitigation and conservation credits throughout Florida, The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc. also assists clients with the due-diligence process of buying and selling a mitigation bank by providing market analysis of supply and demand within that specific region. Investors looking to buy a mitigation bank and landowners who are interested in selling an existing mitigation bank rely on MBG, Inc. for vital historical analysis of mitigation credit sales and project data needed during the due diligence process.

If you are buying or selling a mitigation bank, please contact Victoria Bruce for more information.

December 10th, 2018

What is a mitigation bank?

Victoria Bruce of the Mitigation Banking Group in Orlando, Florida talks about the most frequently asked questions about the mitigation banking industry.

What is a mitigation bank?
What is the average size mitigation bank?
Why would I need a mitigation credit?
Can I purchase a mitigation credit from any permitted mitigation bank?
How much does a mitigation credit cost?
What is the difference between a state and federal credit?
If I have land can I make it a mitigation bank?

December 10th, 2018

Happy Holidays from Mitigation Banking Group

What a great year it has been! Victoria wishes you and your family happy holidays and a prosperous new year. If you have any mitigation credit needs this holiday season and beyond, please give Victoria a call.

October 8th, 2018

FAEP Panel Discussion

Watch Victoria Bruce’s presentation on the business of mitigation banks presented at the 2018 Florida Association of Environmental Professionals conference in Orlando.

October 1st, 2018

FAEP 2018 Conference Recap

It was a pleasure getting to attend and speak the FAEP 2018 Conference in Orlando, FL.

September 10th, 2018

Reedy Creek Mitigation Bank

One of the first mitigation banks in the state and definitely one of the biggest restoration success stories.

July 19th, 2018

The Business of Mitigation Banks – 5 Critical Components

Victoria speaks at the 2018 Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island. Her presentation identifies 5 critical components for establishing a mitigation bank.

July 17th, 2018

Florida Chamber’s 32nd Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School

Victoria presented at Marco Island for the 32nd Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School in July 2018. The presentation was on Practical Considerations in Environmental Mitigation and Mitigation Banking.

July 17th, 2018

Florida Chamber’s 32nd Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School

Victoria spoke about very important industry topics at the 32nd Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School.

PENDING WOTUS (WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES) DETERMINATION

State 404 Program Workshop Chapters 62-330 And 62-331, F.A.C.

Please contact me anytime with any of your mitigation credit questions or needs.

April 9th, 2018

2018 FAEP Annual Conference Planning

Learn more by clicking here.

January 23rd, 2018

Metra Meeting: Past, Present and Pending Future of mitigation banking in the state of Florida

See Victoria’s MBG METRA Speech Blog

November 21st, 2017

Mitigation Banking Group Happy Holidays from Victoria

What a great year! If you need help with anything, please just let Victoria know!

September 26th, 2017

Reedy Creek and Hammock Lake Announcement

At MBG, our mission is to streamline the mitigation process for our customers.
See the full roster of Mitigation Banks we are partnered with to assist your needs:
https://mitigationbankinginc.com/mitigation-credits/

July 24th, 2017

Florida Permitting School Recap

Victoria joined more than 850 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners, and others with a strong interest in environmental issues in Florida. The program featured the most advanced and current instruction available on Florida’s environmental, energy and growth management laws, rules and programs.

Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM)

The FDEP just posted the draft rule, worksheets, and notice of upcoming workshop on revisions to the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM).

This will affect the way that wetland impacts and mitigation are calculated throughout Florida, so it is essential for practitioners to review, test and provide input. Click read more for the full announcement.

July 11th, 2017

2017 Environmental Permitting Summer School

The 31st Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School is attended by more than 850 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners, and others with a strong interest in environmental issues in Florida.

The program features the most advanced and current instruction available on Florida’s environmental, energy and growth management laws, rules and programs. Attendees also have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.

June 13th, 2017

Victoria Bruce – Wetland Mitigation

Ensuring Project Success Through Experienced Mitigation Services
We offer long-term project solutions by offsetting unavoidable impacts to wetlands, protected species, and other aquatic resources.

April 28th, 2017

The Mitigation Banking Group Sand Skink Season

Victoria talks about Sand Skink season. Please let us know if we can help you with conservation credits for your mitigation requirements! http://mitigationbankinginc.com/

The sand skink (Neoseps reynoldsi) is a listed threatened species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The species is typically found in on the Central Florida ridge known as the Lake Wales Ridge area. The Lake Wales Ridge area is an area generally stretching north and south throughout central Florida – and evidenced by a higher land elevation.

February 8th, 2017

The Mitigation Banking Group Meet Victoria

February 7th, 2017

The Mitigation Banking Group Intro

The Mitigation Banking Group introduction to our services