Our Approach
The heart of our operation is full-scale ecosystem restoration and mitigation bank development, from inception to long-term management.
EcoGenic combines innovative ecological solutions/processes, experiences, relationships, and genuine people to provide unparalleled value to our clients and the environment.
Because ecological restoration requires long-term commitment and an in-depth understanding of “all the parts,” we believe that harvesting institutional knowledge ensures quality and continued success.
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One of the more important stages of restoration development is appropriate siting through long-term partnership with landowners. We work through a specific site-selection process utilizing modeling and GIS technology to identify potentially suitable properties.
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An initial review of a prospective site gives insight into development opportunities. Our team combines GIS, ecological, regulatory, design, and construction experience to evaluate restoration potential and gather an understanding of anticipated risks.
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From Prospectus to Draft Banking Instrument to Banking Instrument, project requirements are carefully vetted to execute a seamless regulatory process. Our team values relationships with the Interagency Review Team (IRT), third parties, and other project implementation stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance is achieved.
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Our team oversees construction efforts and supports post-construction standards necessary to establish reference conditions for future monitoring efforts.
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Ecological succession is monitored during this phase and performance criteria are evaluated to gauge project success until Long-term Management is granted.
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Not all projects are perfect and there may come a time where an appropriate strategy will be required to improve the likelihood of success. Our team collaborates with stakeholders through scientific understanding to improve decision-making when uncertainty arises.
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We understand that each mitigation bank is unique and that the mitigation industry poses challenges related to the supply and demand of mitigation credits. Because of its complexity, we can assist with streamlining the mitigation banking process through brokering credits. Our team has meaningful relationships to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers through pricing and negotiation of credit sales. We also ensure compliance with regulations through agency reporting requirements.
Our team combines a comprehensive skillset to develop and manage mitigation projects that are reputable and of high standard.
EcoGenic can fully manage an ecosystem restoration project from inception or pick it up mid-stride. However, in our experience high-quality results are best achieved when you can encompass a project from beginning to end.