This new white paper for regional use by NEBA Members highlights suggestions for improving the Clean Water Act permitting process across the U.S.
The consistent, transparent enforcement of existing rules, with just a few added clarifications, will vastly improve permitting times, trigger substantial private investment in environmental restoration, and contribute to increased job growth in the private sector.
Recommendations made in this report promote investment in environmental restoration by private industry and were compiled by experienced mitigation bankers with many decades of experience on behalf of The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA), the largest organization in the space, representing hundreds of mitigation bankers across the U.S.
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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