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Every Great Restoration Project Starts with the Right Piece of Land Location, location, location—when it comes to nature-based solutions, the success of every restoration project, from wetland mitigation to coastal resilience initiatives, hinges on one critical factor: starting with the right piece of land. GreenVest’s three decades of experience have taught us that effectively acquiring access to land is the foundation upon which all environmental outcomes rest. Our success in delivering 65+ full-delivery restoration projects illustrates how the land chooses the solution, not the other way around. GV’s Primary Partners: Landowners Even the most sophisticated site selection criteria mean…
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Nature-based solutions are defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as “actions to address societal challenges through the protection, sustainable management and restoration of ecosystems, benefiting both biodiversity and human well-being.” However, the effectiveness of these solutions is intrinsically tied to the ecological potential and strategic positioning of the underlying land. Core Principles of Restoration-Focused Land Acquisition Reference Ecosystem Conditions: Not all degraded land holds the same restoration potential. We assess each site against reference conditions, such as what the ecosystem would naturally support given soil, climate, and landscape characteristics. This science-based approach guides both our site selection…
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The environmental restoration industry stands at a pivotal moment. As climate change accelerates and environmental challenges intensify, the demand for faster, more efficient restoration solutions has never been more urgent. At GreenVest, our full delivery model positions us—and our clients—at the forefront of this transformation. Explosive Market Growth The environmental services industry is experiencing unprecedented growth that validates our strategic focus on pay-for-performance delivery. According to Verdantix research, the $35.2 billion environmental service market as of 2022 will grow to $50.6 billion by 2028, driven by changing regulations, infrastructure demand, and increased ESG reporting requirements. The mitigation banking sector is…
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When it comes to ecosystem restoration, results speak louder than promises. At GreenVest, our full delivery model isn’t just theoretical—it’s a proven approach backed by decades of successful implementation. Our track record demonstrates how pay-for-performance contracting delivers measurable environmental outcomes while providing clients with unprecedented certainty. Market-Leading Results Our comprehensive approach to ecosystem restoration has generated impressive, quantifiable outcomes: 65+ full-delivery restoration projects completed successfully 10 mitigation banks approved or pending regulatory approval 48,000+ acres of land rights secured for conservation 50+ miles of stream channels restored to ecological health Nearly 20,000 acres of diverse ecosystems preserved or enhanced These…
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In an era where environmental challenges demand increasingly innovative solutions, we at GreenVest are continuously evolving our “full delivery” approach to nature-based solutions. This pay-for-performance model fundamentally transforms the risk equation for our public and private clients, ensuring the delivery of measurable environmental outcomes while providing outstanding cost and schedule certainty. Breaking the Traditional Mold Traditional environmental restoration contracts often burden clients with significant uncertainty. Projects can stretch beyond scheduled timelines, exceed budgets due to numerous consultants and advisors working on the same project, and sometimes fail to deliver promised outcomes. GV’s full delivery approach shifts this paradigm entirely by…
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Maryland Sea Grant showcases our Middle Branch work as a national model for urban coastal restoration and environmental justice An article in the latest Chesapeake Quarterly puts our work on the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (MBRI) on the national stage. In “A Marsh Grows in Brooklyn,” writer Ashley Goetz tells the full story of how, as part of Maryland’s largest coastal resilience initiative, we’re restoring 50+ acres of habitat along 11 miles of Baltimore’s forgotten waterfront, starting with fire-damaged logs from Camp Small. Turning Problems Into Solutions When fire destroyed nearly 10,000 tons of logs at Baltimore’s Camp Small tree…
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GreenVest is working in partnership with South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) to advance the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (MBRI). The MBRI is set along the banks of the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River and is restoring up to 50 acres of tidal wetlands along 11 miles of urban, coastal shoreline. The first program element of the MBRI to be constructed is the Hanover Street Wetlands Project, which is comprised of ~10 acres of tidal wetlands and aquatic habitat restoration at the mouth of the Patapsco River and the Middle Branch. Construction of the Hanover Street Wetlands will be completed…
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At GreenVest, we encourage our employees to take the time to lead educational and outreach initiatives in the communities that our projects serve. Such initiatives have included primary schools, universities, local neighborhood organizations, and camps such as Elks Camp Barrett. Elks Camp Barrett is home to GreenVest’s Bacon Ridge Branch Stream Restoration Project (the Bacon Ridge Project or the Project), and a regionally significant, 187-acre camp facility within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Camp provides an opportunity for personal development through outdoor recreation and education. The Camp hosts a variety of programs for children and adults year-round, hosting thousands of…
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In 2020, GreenVest completed the Muddy Creek Stream Restoration Project (MCRP) for the benefit of the Maryland Department of Transportation—State Highway Administration (SHA) to help them meet their Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) reduction requirements. The MCRP is located at River Valley Ranch (RVR), a year-round camp facility with programming for all ages that serves more than 15,000 visitors annually. Currently in its fifth and final year of maintenance and monitoring, the site continues to outperform expectations. Designed to meet the goals of both RVR and SHA through one comprehensive approach, the project delivered myriad co-benefits: aquatic habitat and water…
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The Environmental Markets Conference (EMC)—a national networking and collaboration event connecting mitigation, conservation, and restoration markets—has been serving the industry since its inception in 1997. This year, GreenVest had the privilege to present and lead two important panels during the 2024 annual conference. Matt Bouadana, Director of Environmental Markets, led a panel called 404 Solutions for Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Mitigation. The panel included Martin McHugh, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., and Ted Tomasi, PhD, Managing Principal at Integral Consulting, Inc. Recognizing that the prospect of addressing Natural Resource Damages (NRD) is generally approached…
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