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 7 will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in developing and implementing management plans and the stewardship funding mechanisms needed to ensure continued mitigation compliance. Topics will include cost analysis of long-term management practices, adaptive management, and key needs of the third-party land steward to adequately fund management activities in perpetuity.
Presenters:
- Dana Herman, US Fish & Wildlife Service
- Matt Gause, Westervelt Ecological Services
- Ginny Moore, The Conservation Fund
- Stephanie Tom Coupe, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
- Veronica Rowan, Former Solicitor Department of Interior
Past Events
- The Conservation Fund Compensatory Mitigation Webinar Series - Webinar 6: The Business of Compensatory Mitigation and Environmental Markets, Online, 10 December 2025 17:00-20:30 UTC
- The Conservation Fund Compensatory Mitigation Webinar Series - Webinar 1: Compensatory Mitigation Overview and Regulatory Drivers, Online, 4 September 2025 16:00-19:00 UTC