Y. The innovative big-data tool built by Trout Headwaters, Inc., for the National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) was made possible by the timely convergence of open data mandate and powerful cloud-based analytics software. Mitigation Analyst Lite – available at
– transforms hundreds of thousands of lines of raw data into useable information.
This workshop will explore use of the powerful, portable system which enables rapid ‘mash-ups’ of multiple databases, and data sharing. Government data including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' ORM2, RIBITS, and many other databases may be intuitively queried and understood using this interactive big data product.
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.Cleaner Water •
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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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