This whitepaper highlights recommendations for government officials and agencies for improving the implementation of the 2008 Mitigation Rule (Rule) for compensatory mitigation.
These suggestions follow a careful study of data provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) considers these improvements vital for the continued development of high-quality mitigation banking.
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Mitigation banking is often discussed in terms of credits—wetland credits, stream credits, or other units used to compensate for unavoidable environmental impacts. But the value of a mitigation bank extends far beyond the regulatory credit itself. Well-designed mitigation banks can provide a broad range of ecosystem services that benefit watersheds, wildlife, communities, and taxpayers.
Read MoreThe 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
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