There has been much recent discussion around proposed changes to the 2008 Mitigation Rule (Rule). There have even been some claiming to represent our industry who are proposing to re-elevate Permittee-Responsible Mitigation in the hierarchy of mitigation forms under the Rule. Some are proposing to do away with Inter-Agency Review Teams (IRTs) and still others are trying to propose that cash be the only approved mechanism for mitigation bank financial assurances.
NEBA's simple question is this: Do you think substantive changes in the 2008 Mitigation Rule need to be made?
[poll id="6"]If you work in mitigation banking, ecological restoration, or ecosystem markets, there’s one event you can’t afford to miss this fall: 2026 NEBA Annual DC Fly-In September 15–17 in Washington, DC Hosted by the National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA), this annual event brings industry leaders face-to-face with federal policymakers to influence environmental legislation and regulation that
Read MoreThe National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) is pleased to announce the proposed Board of Directors slate that will be presented to members for election during the Annual Membership Meeting on September 16, 2026, as part of the NEBA Annual DC Fly-In in Washington, D.C. The proposed slate is: JEFF OYEN, Chair KEVIN MORAN, Vice-Chair KENNETH
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