NOKUSE WETLANDS MITIGATION BANK
“Nokuse” (pronounced no-go-see) is the Creek word for black bear.
The Nokuse Plantation Mitigation Bank is a 2,206-acre conservation site located in southeastern Walton County, Florida, near the town of Bruce. The bank is owned by the nonprofit Nokuse Land Conservancy. This mitigation bank provides wetland compensatory credits for projects impacting wetlands within its Mitigation Service Area.
Nokuse Plantation is part of a 55,000-acre privately protected landscape that connects Eglin Air Force Base to the west and Choctawhatchee Wildlife Management Area to the east. Its mission is to conserve and restore native habitats, support biodiversity, and maintain wildlife corridors across the Florida Panhandle.
Revenue from mitigation credit sales is reinvested into long-term land conservation, habitat restoration, and ecological management.
Available credit types:
- State jurisdictional wetland
- Wet Prairie
- Wet Flatwoods
- Mixed Forested/Hardwood
- Federal wetlands
- Palustrine credits
How to Purchase Mitigation Credits
1. Wetland Delineation & Impact Assessment
Hire a qualified environmental consultant to delineate wetlands on your site and assess potential impacts. A site plan will help determine whether wetland impacts are present and if permitting is required.
2. Permitting & UMAM Evaluation
Your consultant will coordinate directly with permitting agencies to conduct a UMAM (Uniform Mitigation Assessment Methodology) analysis to determine your project’s mitigation credit requirements.
3. Submit a Credit Purchase Application
Once mitigation needs are confirmed, complete the Purchase Application Form and email it to NokuseBanker@gmail.com to request a reservation letter. Reservation Letters are generally required by regulatory agencies before permits can be issued.
4. Purchase Agreement & Letter of Reservation
A purchase agreement will be drafted. Once a deposit is receivedand a contract signed, Nokuse will issue a letter of reservation for use in the permitting process.
5. Final Credit Withdrawal
After your permit is issued, send a copy to us via email. The corresponding mitigation credits will be officially withdrawn and reported to the permitting agency.
Reservation letters and pricing are valid for one year. If an extension or price confirmation is needed, please email at least 30 days prior to expiration
Contact
To begin the credit purchase process or request additional information, email Kelly Mandello, Nokuse Mitigation Banker, at NokuseBanker@gmail.com or call (850) 296-2391.
