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Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc. Environmental Consultants Since 1985

Mitigation Banking for Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Credits

RJG&A has prepared a newly-authorized (DWQ, 2007) nutrient offset credit mitigation banking instrument. Municipalities and counties in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico river basins may be particularly interested in establishing riparian buffer and nutrient offset credit mitigation banks to meet mitigation needs in their areas.

Steps

Site identification and selection
Mitigation banking instrument (MBI) and mitigation plan preparation
Coordination with regulatory agencies
Restoration plan development and implementation
Monitoring and annual report production
Market and sell credits

Advantages

Generate local revenue
Provide local government and developers with ready access to mitigation to meet state permitting requirements
Improve water quality by re-establishing riparian buffers