Decades of Idaho state agency ad-hoc mitigation projects and programs have come to an end as the legislature and governor have passed a new law requiring compliance with 2008 Mitigation Rule and the Clean Water Act. House Bill 207 was recently signed into law to require that activities by state agency personnel and other regulatory authorities provide high-quality mitigation solutions for industry and others requiring offset for unavoidable impacts under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. All forms of mitigation including In-Lieu Fees and Permittee-Responsible Mitigation must meet 12 elements clearly defined by the 2008 Rule establishing equivalent and effective standards for environmental mitigation. >Read More
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 represent professionals and companies engaged in mitigation, conservation, and environmental credit markets, NEBA advocates for market-based solutions that deliver measurable, science-driven ecological outcomes. At its core, NEBA supports the
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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 of the United States (WOTUS). These comments reflect NEBA’s continued commitment to regulatory clarity, consistency, and workable implementation for mitigation bankers, landowners, and project sponsors nationwide. In its submission,
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