Ecological Services

Ecological aspects of permitting for a wide range of project types (e.g. subdivision and commercial developments, educational facilities, stormwater, roadways, utility, agricultural, mining) at local, state, and federal levels

Addressing ecological aspects of Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP)

Obtaining federal jurisdictional determinations, permitting (e.g. through ACOE), federal environmental legislation [e.g. NEPA documents (CE, EA, FONSI, EIS)]

Wetland delineation (unified delineation criteria per Chapter 62-340, F.A.C.), federal delineation criteria), obtaining wetland determinations

Wetland mitigation aspects of permitting, including impact justification, wetland mitigation design, Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) Analyses

Coastal ecological services (including seagrass surveys) for dock facilities (including marinas), dredging projects, utility related HDD under waterways, and coastal setback variances

Enhancement, restoration, and creation plans for a wide spectrum of wetland (marine, estuarine, riverine, brackish, palustrine) and upland habitats. Resource management plans for Florida ecosystems

Habitat mapping, analysis, ecological due diligence and planning strategies aimed at maximizing development potential and complying with pertinent environmental regulations

Performing wildlife surveys (e.g. general, gopher tortoise, Florida scrub jay, caracara, sand skink) and permitting (including Section 7 and 10 consultation)

Bald eagle disturbance permitting, bald eagle monitoring

FWC certified gopher tortoise agent with extensive experience in permitting, capturing, transporting, and relocating gopher tortoises

Wild hog removal services

Coordination and participation in resolution of sensitive environmental matters (including compliance resolution) involving multiple agencies, private citizens, and environmental interest groups

Ecological monitoring (including wetland mitigation, wetland hydroperiod)

Expert testimony (including for eminent domain cases)