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Some Myths and Misunderstandings in Biodiversity Credit Markets
Biodiversity credit markets are new and unfamiliar to most of us, and misconceptions abound. Because carbon credit markets have attracted so much attention - good, bad, and ugly, there is a (mostly) false impression that carbon markets are, or should be the single model for a biodiversity market, and that couldn’t be farther from the truth. I spoke recently as part of an excellent series on biodiversity credits hosted by the Environmental Leadership Training Initiative, and below I’ve adapted my comments from that event to address some of the myths and doubts often posed by both advocates and skeptics. If others come to mind, go ahead and throw them in the comments below.

From Law to Legacy: Early Wins of Maryland's Conservation Finance Act
Since enacting the Conservation Finance Act in 2022, Maryland agencies have begun to implement it and attract greater private investment in conservation.

A riparian forest buffer outcomes fund for the Chesapeake Bay

Maryland Conservation Finance Act of 2022 Text

Increasing the efficiency of land transactions

One Month Left: Clean Water Commerce Applications
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Maryland Enacts Nation’s First Conservation Law Focused on Private Finance

For Immediate Release: Conservation Finance Act Passes Maryland House & Senate

Pennsylvania Lags on Bay Restoration. To Catch Up, the Legislature Must Spend Smarter not Harder

2022 Maryland Conservation Finance Act Support Letters
The Maryland Conservation Finance Act is a variety of tweaks to authorize new, simpler contracting approaches and attract more private investment in conservation. These letters showcase the bill’s broad support.

2022 Maryland Conservation Finance Act Explainer
The Maryland Conservation Finance Act is a variety of tweaks to authorize new, simpler contracting approaches and attract more private investment in conservation. This publication explains each section of the bill.