The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) is carefully tracking recently announced rollbacks to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) mitigation policy. This action stands to damage many in our industry while increasing project risk and uncertainty for all those seeking environmental permits.
This morning comes breaking news that the head of USFWS is stepping down after 14 months at the agency.
NEBA is carefully tracking the various proposals and actions under the Department of Interior (DOI) and will continue to support high-quality species and conservation banking as a solution to unavoidable impacts for the nation's fish and wildlife resources.
NEBA's Board of Directors is currently preparing a letter to the Department commenting on its current proposals as well as responding to the Department's recent actions.
To learn more about currently proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) download the presentation made by USFWS and NOAA Fisheries on July 30, 2018.
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The National Environmental Banking Association is proud to honor this year’s award recipients—leaders who exemplify innovation, integrity, and excellence in advancing mitigation banking and ecological restoration. These individuals and organizations are setting new standards for environmental outcomes, strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors, and inspiring the next generation of restoration professionals.2026 Award WinnersAward for
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