National Mitigation & Ecosystem Banking Conference
(formerly National Mitigation Banking & Conservation Conference)
11th Annual Conference

Banking on the Environment
May 6–9, 2008
Hyatt Regency
Jacksonville, Florida

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Conference by JT&A, inc.
National Mitigation & Ecosystem Banking Conference
c/o JT&A, inc.
14524-F Lee Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: (703) 548-5473
Fax: (703) 548-6299
Email: cbahler@comcast.net

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Call For Presenters

Due October 4, 2007
Presenters do not pay a registration fee.

From experienced mitigation and conservation bankers to regulators, engineers, those involved in the expanding mitigation and conservation opportunities, bank users, consultants, bonding firms, venture capitalists, nonprofits who maintain banks, public interest groups and others experienced in the restoration industry.

We are looking for presentations that involve real examples, including detailed information on how you accomplish(ed) your objectives – or didn’t.

Tailor your presentation to one of the topics suggested here (or if you would like to recommend another presenter or topic, please let us know). Submit a summary of your presentation (approximately 300 words) in MS Word, indicating which topic it fits to cbahler@comcast.net, or faxed to (703) 548-6299 NO LATER THAN October 4, 2007.

  • The Science – Ecological Criteria & Performance Standards
  • New & Emerging Markets (Carbon, Water Quality Trading, Climate Change, International, others)
  • Regulatory/Legislative/Court Update
  • Stream Mitigation Banking
  • Ecosystem Services, Markets & Green Infrastructure
  • Multiple Markets, Stacking, Overlapping Service Areas, Anti-trust Laws
  • Recommended Practices from Regulators, IRT (MBRT) Negotiations
  • Across the States: Struggles & Opportunities with Banking
  • Success Stories & Lessons Learned
  • The Business of Banking
  • Land Acquisitions, Conservation Easements, Land Use Implications
  • State of Established Banks
  • Long-Term Stewardship, Ensuring Perpetuity
  • Mitigation Banking vs. In-Lieu Fee vs. On-site Mitigation, HCPs, NCCPS
  • Technological Advances, New Techniques & Methods
  • Comparison of Functional Assessments and Methods of Determining Credits
  • Other Topics – let us know if you have another topic in mind

Presenter Responsibilities:

(1) Provide an electronic copy of their presentation either prior to the Conference or at the conference for inclusion in the proceedings. Sessions on Thursday and Friday, and the Tuesday workshops, will be audio taped and made available for participants following the Conference, and for purchase by non-attendees.

(2) Provide 150 copies of your presentation for handouts to attendees of your session. Should you wish to have copies made onsite, you may do so at the Hotel's Business Center for a discounted $.10 cents/page for black & white copies (reference the Mitigation Banking Conference).

(3) Adhere to presentation time limits provided by the Conference.

(4) Registration to Thursday and Friday session are complimentary to all presenters. Field Trips and Workshop are an additional cost to presenters.

REGISTER NOW!
Any questions, contact
Carlene Bahler at (703) 548-5473 or cbahler@comcast.net

CONFERENCE DEADLINES

  • Call for Presenters: October 4, 2007
  • Semifinal Program: Ad placement deadline: October 11, 2007
  • Semifinal Program: Ad artwork deadline: October 16, 2007
  • Exhibitor Registration, Early: January 10, 2008 (space limited)
  • Scholarship Fund: January 25, 2008
  • Field Trip Fees, Early: January 25, 2008
  • Conference & Workshops Registration, Early: January 25, 2008
  • Final Program: Ad placement deadline: February 12, 2008
  • Final Program: Ad artwork deadline: March 15, 2008
  • Conference & Workshops Registration, Pre-Conference: March 24, 2008
  • Field Trip Fees, Late: April 10, 2008 (no field trip registration onsite)
  • Hotel Reservation (for group rate): April 16, 2008*
* IMPORTANT NOTE: Hotel Rooms are limited at the special rate, so make your reservations before the deadline, and make sure you make them no later than April 16, 2008, to have a chance at this special rate!
       
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