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Industry Currents

Welcome To The NEBA Current News

This NEBA monthly newsletter offers members an interactive, aggregated collection of pertinent articles, insights, and opinions.  

All members of the Association are encouraged to submit newsworthy articles or other industry information for potential publication to this site.  Simply email your photos and/or story content to info@environmentalbanking.org

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Why Mitigation Banking Needs a Strong Unified Voice—Now More Than Ever

The mitigation banking industry is at a pivotal moment. Regulatory shifts, evolving interpretations of the 2008 Mitigation Rule, and increasing pressure from alternative mitigation programs

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The Hidden Risks Behind Advance Credits: A Billion-Dollar Gamble Revisited

According to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) data, there are more than 8 million Advance Mitigation Credits sitting on the ledgers of the many

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If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Menu – The Power of Industry Alignment

Federal mitigation policy doesn’t stand still—and neither should your involvement. Individually, mitigation banks operate within their service areas. Together, we shape an entire industry. From

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Ignoring Damage to Virginia’s Environment – “Unlimited” Advance Mitigation Credits for VA DEQ

U.S. Army Corps Public Notice (Corps) and related Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) In-Lieu Fee (ILF) program Prospectus Documentation (June 2025) were careful to

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Despite Objections from Mitigation Bankers, Non-Profit, and Other Agencies – New ILF Moves Ahead

Despite formal pushback from  The Nature Conservancy (TNC), The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA), Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, the Virginia Department

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USACE Directs Growing Role of Mitigation Banking for Navigation Projects

A new memorandum from the Department of the Army signals stronger federal support for the use of mitigation banking in navigation and dredging projects across

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NEBA: Championing Strong Markets, Stronger Wetlands, and a Stronger Future for Mitigation Banking

The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) stands as the leading national voice for the environmental and mitigation banking industry in the United States. Formed to

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NEBA Engages on WOTUS: Staying Informed and Involved in 2026

The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) recently submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed update to the definition of Waters

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