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How Florida’s UMAM Assessment Streamlines Mitigation Banking and Credit Sales At The Mitigation Banking Group, we specialize in helping landowners and developers navigate Florida’s complex wetland mitigation process. A critical tool in this process is the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) — the state’s standardized approach to evaluating wetland impacts and calculating mitigation needs. UMAM provides a consistent scoring system that assesses wetland function loss from development and determines the number of mitigation credits required to offset those impacts. This ensures that every project complies with Florida’s “no-net-loss

Clearing the Confusion: Common Misconceptions About Building on a Wetland As the CEO of The Mitigation Banking Group, Inc., I frequently speak with landowners, developers, and consultants who have questions about building on a wetland. With over 25 Mitigation Banks and Conservation Banks across the state of Florida, we work closely with regulatory agencies and clients to ensure projects are both environmentally responsible and fully compliant. Let’s clear up a few common misconceptions about building on a wetland and provide the facts

Evaluating Your Property for a Wetland Mitigation Bank If you’re a landowner wondering whether your property could qualify as a wetland mitigation bank, there are several important factors to consider. A qualified mitigation banking specialist will evaluate your land using historical and current aerial imagery to determine its restoration potential. While every site is unique, the most critical factors include: Size – Is the property large enough to support meaningful ecological restoration? Location – Does it fall within a watershed where mitigation credits