The National Environmental Banking Association recently made formal request that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) undertake a programmatic review of U.S. Army Corps Districts for compliance and consistency with regard to the 2008 Mitigation Rule.
The Association has requested review for implementation of the 2008 Mitigation Rule, with explicit consideration to the Rule's Hierarchy, the Rule's Timeline, and for compliance of all mitigation projects in properly addressing the 12 elements of mitigation required under the Rule.
This outreach by NEBA comes as the U.S. Congress expresses strong concern for inconsistent application of the federal mitigation program by various Corps Districts and orders the agency to undertake steps to remedy these inconsistencies in the program. >Read More
NEBA's membership and governing board hope this action and such programmatic review will be used to help identify and address inconsistencies where they may exist across the Districts. We believe such a review will be very helpful in identifying opportunities for programmatic improvement, addressing refinements to the mitigation rule, and improving training. >Read Document
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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