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 of wetlands” policy while offering transparency and predictability for developers, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
How UMAM Impacts Mitigation Credit Sales
For developers, UMAM helps quantify how many mitigation bank credits must be purchased to permit a project that impacts wetlands. For landowners and mitigation bankers, UMAM scoring validates the ecological uplift their bank provides — directly influencing the value and sale of those credits.
At MBG, we connect buyers and sellers of mitigation credits statewide. By understanding the UMAM process, our clients gain confidence in the value of the credits they purchase or sell, knowing each transaction is backed by scientific assessment and regulatory approval.
UMAM Training Now Availble
To help you better understand this essential tool, we’re excited to share a full UMAM Training Manual, developed by the University of Florida’s Center for Wetlands, now embedded below. This resource provides step-by-step guidance on UMAM’s office and field modules, scoring methodology, and tools used by consultants and regulators statewide.
Flip through the embedded training to learn how Florida evaluates wetland impacts and mitigation potential.
Need Help Navigating Wetland Impacts or Mitigation Credit Sales?
The Mitigation Banking Group is your expert partner in Florida wetland mitigation. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring your project’s mitigation requirements, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to get started!
