Why Mitigation Bank Credits Come First
The 2008 Compensatory Mitigation Rule established a clear hierarchy for offsetting environmental impacts—and one option stands above the rest: Mitigation bank credits.
Why Bank Credits Lead
Mitigation bank credits—like those from Tye River Mitigation Bank—offer:
- Proven results – Credits are released only after performance standards are met
- Lower risk – Restoration is already complete or underway
- Regulatory confidence – Fully vetted and backed by long-term management
- Faster permitting – No need to design or manage your own mitigation
Lower-Tier Options = Higher Risk
- In-Lieu Fee Programs can delay restoration
- Permittee mitigation often carries higher uncertainty and long-term risk
These options shift responsibility—and risk—back to the permittee.
Why Tye River
Tye River Mitigation Bank provides:
- Available, released stream credits
- Proven restoration that stabilizes channels and improves habitat
- A trusted, regulator-preferred solution in Virginia
Mitigation bank credits deliver certainty—and Tye River delivers results.
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