National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) Chairwoman Donna Collier recently addressed a room full of wetlands opinion leaders in person in Washington, DC, as the discussion was also broadcast online as part of the National Wetlands Awards. Collier expressed the need for the wetland mitigation industry to operate in an environment of fair competition, citing historic issues of unfair competition. She also introduced the newest NEBA Universal Principles whitepaper, citing a need for common standards of mitigation to be followed - regardless of the form of the environmental offset.
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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