The National Environmental Banking Association recently provided comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) relating to Waters of the United States (WOTUS) in response to member requests. The positions outlined are intended to help in practically guiding the now controversial rules and regulations. "NEBA supports all efforts to streamline and reduce the burdens on private and public permittees under WOTUS and believes the best method to address this issue is to provide consistent and transparent guidelines for determining jurisdictional waters of the U.S. including wetlands..."
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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