The Role of Compensatory Mitigation for Wildlife Impacts in Project Permitting

Understand the intricacies of environmental mitigation in our comprehensive presentation that covers everything from the basics of compensatory mitigation to the complex landscape of mitigation policies and providers. Learn how these elements interact to shape project development and compliance in industries impacting wildlife habitats.

Credit(s)

1

CO Approval ID

850827

Original Program Date

October 4, 2024

Duration

52 minutes

This presentation delves into the concept of "mitigation," particularly focusing on when and how compensatory mitigation is required for wildlife impacts across different regulatory frameworks. It outlines the conditions under which various statutes, regulations, and policies mandate compensatory measures to offset environmental impacts. Additionally, the session explores how current mitigation policies and performance standards shape the availability of mitigation options and necessitate trade-offs in project planning and execution. It also examines the role of mitigation providers, who are key players in delivering compensatory mitigation products and services, detailing how they operate within the larger environmental compliance ecosystem to support project developers in meeting regulatory requirements.

Video presentation from the Special Institute on Protected Wildlife and Project Development

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Credits

Materials

1 CLE Credit(s) – Approval ID: CO ID - 850827

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AMANDA GLEN, Senior Natural Resources Technical Director at SWCA in Austin, Texas, has more than 25 years of consulting experience with an emphasis on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and how compliance with the ESA influences other regulatory programs. Her experience pertaining to endangered species issues includes research, permitting, consultations, status reviews, and conservation planning. She has negotiated compliance solutions for critically imperiled species facing potential determinations of jeopardy or adverse modification of designated critical habitats. Amanda has led efforts to delist species no longer requiring the protections of the ESA when supported by sound science and has been involved in voluntary conservation planning to help preclude the need to list species. Amanda frequently presents at regional and national conferences on matters related to the ESA, including new listings, regulatory and policy changes, and trends in compliance strategies.

ALAN GLEN is a partner at Smith Robertson in Austin, Texas. He has widely recognized expertise in various areas of federal environmental law, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Alan represents both public and private entities across the country and has successfully handled dozens of permits and consultations under the ESA and other laws.