PALE BLUE DOT CONSULTING SERVICES

Wetland Delineation, Assessment & Environmental Resource Permitting

Wetlands are critical habitats wherever they occur. These unique environments provide a wide range of ecological services including, providing habitat for wildlife, carbon sequestration, water quality improvement, flood control, erosion control, and recreation opportunities. Wetland delineations are a crucial part in the environmental due diligence process. By delineating wetlands, we assess a site’s usable acreage and determine project feasibility, from small residential plots to large commercial or residential development sites, to energy production projects and linear utility corridors. Developing in wetlands can incur significant costs and lengthy permit processes, whereas uplands are typically easier to develop. Knowing the precise wetland locations enables informed decisions regarding construction or property acquisition. Our team, comprising Professional Wetland Scientists, is well-versed in applying wetland regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Pale Blue Dot Consulting wetland services include:

  • Federal Wetlands Determination according to the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), including the application of SWANCC and Rapanos 
  • State of Florida Formal Wetland Determination (62-340 F.A.C.) 
  • Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Delineation 
  • Environmental Resource Permits (ERP) 
  • Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 Permits  
  • Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) 
  • Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP) 
  • Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Determinations 
  • Wetland Assessment Procedure (WAP) 
  • Feasibility and Constraints Analysis 
  • Wetland Mitigation 
  • Wetland Monitoring 
  • Permit Compliance
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Assessments
  • Seasonal High Water Line (SHWL) and Ordinary High Water Line (OHWL) Determination

In addition to human-related ecosystem services, wetlands provide critical habitat to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including:

  • Florida Sandhill Crane
  • Snail Kite
  • Crested Caracara
  • Bald Eagle
  • Osprey
  • Wood Stork
  • Little Blue Heron
  • Tricolored Heron
  • Snowy Egret
  • Roseate Spoonbill
  • Many additional waterfowl and wading bird species
  • Bonneted Bat and other bat species