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.
It is recommended that participants watch the recording of Webinar 1 prior to attending this webinar.
Webinar 2 will provide an overview of regulatory guidance and best practices for selecting sites suitable for meeting mitigation requirements. Presenters will also review requirements for the content of mitigation and conservation bank instruments as well as review processes for these documents. This webinar will also investigate the roles and responsibilities of the various entities involved in the establishment and implementation of compensatory mitigation projects and the agencies’ roles as members of an Interagency Review Team or Mitigation Review Team.
Session 1: Using a Landscape-Scale Approach to Site Selection
Session Goal: To understand the value and opportunities to strategically locating mitigation sites, especially compensatory mitigation programs, for the benefit of water resources, species habitat and other natural resources
Session 2: Development of Compensatory Mitigation Instruments
Session Goal: To provide an overview of the requirements and process for establishing compensatory mitigation instruments
Past Events
- The Conservation Fund Compensatory Mitigation Webinar Series - Webinar 1: Compensatory Mitigation Overview and Regulatory Drivers, Online, 4 September 2025 16:00-19:00 UTC