Our consultants evaluate vegetation, soil conditions, and hydrologic indicators to identify if wetlands are present on a property—critical information for land development, permitting, and due diligence.

In Florida, wetlands are defined as areas that are regularly saturated or inundated long enough to support vegetation adapted to wet conditions. Determinations are based on three criteria:

1. Hydrology: Evidence of periodic water presence, such as water marks or root adaptations.

2. Hydric Soils: Soil characteristics indicating long-term saturation.

3. Vegetation: Plant species typical of wetland conditions.

If wetlands are present and impacts cannot be avoided, an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and mitigation may be required. Wetland determinations are commonly conducted during property due diligence to identify regulatory constraints and potential costs.

Receive expert wetland delineation support tailored to your project needs. We provide technical consultation on wetland identification, jurisdictional boundaries, data collection, and regulatory considerations to support project planning and compliance. This focused consultation helps clarify site conditions, outline next steps, and identify permitting pathways under FDEP and USACE frameworks.

Danley Environmental offers professional training in FDEP and USACE wetland identification and delineation methodologies. Courses combine classroom instruction with hands-on field exercises to build technical competency in wetland indicators, jurisdictional boundary determination, and regulatory documentation. This training supports consultants, agencies, and practitioners in applying defensible, regulator-ready delineation practices.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Determination Data Sheet and Chapter 62-340, F.A.C. Data Form for use in Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs), State Wetland Dredge and Fill, land development approvals, rezoning or site plan approvals, local environmental review processes, as well as permits for major residential/commercial developments, mining, large infrastructure, as well as jurisdictional determination.

Danley Environmental provides vegetation and tree resource assessments to support land development planning, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance. Services include tree inventory, species identification, condition assessment, and geospatial mapping to evaluate existing vegetation resources and inform site design, impact assessment, and preservation strategies.