The Western Landowners Alliance and WRA have partnered up on a blog series focused on how landowners can leverage the opportunities offered by conservation finance to further both conservation and economic goals. Each blog will provide an understanding of key concepts, market players and trends, and financial, risk and land management considerations particular to a topic. … Continue Reading »
Mitigation and Conservation Banking
2017 National Mitigation & Ecosystem Banking Conference
WRA is a proud sponsor of the 2017 National Mitigation and Ecosystem Banking Conference (NMEBC). Entering its 20th year, NMEBC is committed to advancing and protecting the environment in a financially sustainable way. This year’s event will take place May 9-12, 2017 in Sacramento. The program includes interactive sessions, panels, moderated forums and training opportunities. A … Continue Reading »
Presidential Memorandum Issues Support for Mitigation Banking and New Policy Guidelines
President Obama recently released a Presidential Memorandum supporting private investment in natural resource conservation and restoration. Mitigation and conservation banking, in particular, were lauded as the environmentally superior and preferred approach to natural resource impact mitigation. Current studies suggest that private sector investment in compensatory mitigation is currently $1.3 – $4 billion dollars with 40% … Continue Reading »
PERC Report: Conservation Banking Success at Ridge Top Ranch
Ridge Top Ranch Conservation Bank is featured in the Winter Edition of Property and Environment Research (PERC) Report. The article, titled “Banking on Endangered Species” demonstrates how conservation banks can help balance financial and ecological success. Read the full article here or click the image to the right to download the full Report. About Ridge Top Ranch The … Continue Reading »
Species Translocation Optimizes Conservation Bank Value at Ridge Top Ranch
A recent article published in National Mitigation Banking Association’s Winter 2015 newsletter focuses on the success of federally-protected species translocation at Ridge Top Ranch Wildlife Conservation Bank. The results, in combination with available credits to mitigate future impacts, provide an opportunity to bolster financial value for conservation banks and increase the potential return for investors … Continue Reading »
WRA Open for Environmental Consulting in San Diego
WRA is excited to announce the opening of our new San Diego office. San Diego is a natural fit for us. We have worked on a broad range of important projects in the region for over 30 years, are very familiar with local regulations, and have excellent relationships with all of the local regulators. For … Continue Reading »
How California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Permits Affect You
Projects with environmental impacts in Califonia don’t happen without agency participation. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is the oldest wildlife conservation agency in the country and to this day is a linchpin in the protection of California wildlife. If you have ever hunted or fished in California, you’ve received a CDFW recreational … Continue Reading »
When to Create a Mitigation Bank as a Permitting Asset: A Guide to Banking for Developers
Land development is a tricky business that juggles many moving pieces simultaneously. One of those key pieces is compensatory environmental mitigation required under numerous state and federal laws. Many developers know firsthand how much compensatory mitigation requirements can affect their project, especially in California. More difficult still is getting regulatory agencies to agree with the … Continue Reading »
