Compensatory mitigation helps conserve aquatic resources and at-risk species by offsetting permitted impacts under the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other federal laws. Mitigation can take the form of credits from a bank, in-lieu fee programs, or permittee-responsible projects. This free, eight-part webinar series — led by top experts — will cover key topics including federal regulations, mitigation types, and the roles of agencies and review teams.
This series is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of compensatory mitigation. It fosters collaboration among regulators, mitigation sponsors, and credit buyers while covering core policies, program implementation, in-lieu fee programs, and credit trading systems. Attending all eight sessions provides a comprehensive view of how these topics connect.
Webinar 1 will provide an overview of compensatory mitigation. Presenters will discuss the history, authorities, regulations and policies that have helped shape compensatory mitigation in the United States. This webinar will lay the foundation for all the other webinars in the series.
Session 1: Overview of Compensatory Mitigation – Who, What, Why, Where, When, & How
Session Goal: To provide an overview of compensatory mitigation programs including their history, policies, regulations, and regulatory governance
Session 2: Federal Authorities and Regulations for Compensatory Mitigation
Session Goal: To review the relevant elements of the various authorities and regulations governing compensatory mitigation