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UMAM Essentials & Best Practices
Friday July 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 12
The Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) is Florida’s exclusive process for determining the amount of mitigation needed to offset impacts to wetlands and other surface waters and for awarding and deducting mitigation bank credits.  This course emphasizes the legislative intent of UMAM and provides a practical overview of the UMAM framework, to include an examination of Part I and Part II assessments addressing reference communities, functional assessment scoring, mitigation calculations, and time lag, risk, and preservation considerations.  This interactive session brings together time-tested and novel perspectives, unique case studies and best practices for producing consistent, defensible UMAM submittals.  Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their tough questions.
Speakers
avatar for Penny Cople

Penny Cople

Vice President, Breedlove, Dennis & Associates
avatar for Ed Cronyn

Ed Cronyn

Sr Scientist/Project Manager, AtkinsRéalis
During my 29 years in the environmental permitting field, I have had the pleasure of helping to draft UMAM while at SFWMD; managing a broad range of wetland, wildlife and water quality projects at AtkinsRéalis, and recently earning my FAA 107 (drone) license.  As a new (2026) member... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Calhoun

Andrew Calhoun

Scientist IV/Project Manager, RES Florida Consulting, LLC
I am a senior scientist and project manager at RES. I have over a decade of experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, state and federal wetlands permitting, protected species surveys and consultations. I work on and manage Project Development and Environment... Read More →
avatar for Carrie Kelly

Carrie Kelly

National Practice Leader, Natural Resources & Environmental Planning, Verdantas
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Elizabeth Sweigert

South District Director, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Leader with 20+ years of experience building high performing teams and implementing regulatory programs that advance the environmental priorities established by the Governor and Legislature. I oversee the South District’s team of 90+ professional and technical staff responsible... Read More →
Friday July 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Calusa 12
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