According to the Associated Press, developers would be able to build in wetlands more cheaply and quickly if three bills in the Oregon Legislature are approved. The legislation would reduce the amount of wetland mitigation required in some cases, streamline the permitting process and create a pilot program to create a local mitigation bank, the Statesman Journal reported. >Read More
State programs are an increasing cause for concern as they enter the mitigation space many times without a clear understanding for the mitigation industry and how it enables streamlined permitting. The issues with state mitigation programs may range from direct regulatory conflicts of interest, to developers being forced to meet differing or incompatible state and federal requirements, to excessive damages to our environment. >See Why Environmental Banking is Best
The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) stands as the leading national voice for the environmental and mitigation banking industry in the United States. Formed to represent professionals and companies engaged in mitigation, conservation, and environmental credit markets, NEBA advocates for market-based solutions that deliver measurable, science-driven ecological outcomes. At its core, NEBA supports the
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The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) recently submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed update to the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). These comments reflect NEBA’s continued commitment to regulatory clarity, consistency, and workable implementation for mitigation bankers, landowners, and project sponsors nationwide. In its submission,
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