Efficient Environmental Permitting for Coastal Projects in Southern Florida
Why Environmental Permits Matter
We handle the complexity—so your project moves forward without delays, penalties, or compliance issues.
Waterfront construction in Florida is highly regulated to protect shorelines, water quality, marine habitats, and property. Whether you’re replacing a seawall, installing a dock, or modifying shoreline vegetation, you may need permits from multiple agencies.
What Types of Projects Need Permits?
Environmental permits may be required for:
- • Seawall replacements or repairs
- • New or expanded docks and piers
- • Boat lifts and piling installations
- • Dredging or filling activities
- • Shoreline stabilization or restoration
- • Trimming or removing mangroves or other protected vegetation
- • Work within wetlands, canals, or tidal zones
Agencies We Work With
We coordinate with all relevant regulatory bodies, including:
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
- Broward County Environmental Protection
- Local city or municipal building departments
- Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD)
Our team ensures that all submittals are complete, compliant, and tailored to each agency’s requirements.
Common Permit Requirements
Environmental permits may be required for:
- • Property boundary survey
- • Signed and sealed engineering plans
- • Site photos and impact illustrations
- • Mitigation plans (for wetlands or habitat impact)
- • Product certifications (for lifts or hardware)
- • Construction timeline and project scope protected vegetation
why us ?
Our Process
Consultation: We assess your project scope and determine permitting needs
Data Collection: We gather surveys, measurements, and design plans
Application PreparationWe complete all forms and documentation
Agency Submission & Tracking: We manage all correspondence and revisions
Approval Delivery: You receive a clear, ready-to-build permit package
Areas We Serve
Proudly Serving South Florida, based out of Fort Lauderdale & Broward County
We’re deeply rooted in South Florida’s waterfront communities and work throughout. Here are some of the communities we’ve worked for:
East Coast
- • Jupiter
- • West Palm Beach
- • Boynton Beach
- • Delray Beach
- • Boca Raton
- • Fort Lauderdale
- • Hollywood
- • Hallandale Beach
- • Miami
- • Miami Beach
- • Homestead
- • Key Largo
- • Marathon
- • Key West
- • Pompano Beach
West Coast
- • Naples
- • Bonita Springs
- • Fort Myers
- • Cape Coral
- • Punta Gorda
- • Port Charlotte
Inland Cities
- • Weston
- • Miramar
- • Pembroke Pines
- • Coral Springs
- • Sunrise
- • Plantation
- • Davie
- • Hialeah
- • Kendall
- • Cutler Bay
TESTIMONIALS
What Customers Are Saying
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I strongly recommend Florida Waterway Engineering. Not only Cory was a great professional, but he is a great person with whom to work. Additionally, he has been helpful going the extra mile when necessary. It is my hope that Cory is successful in his business… I can’t imagine otherwise. Until next project Cory!
Sebastian
June 1, 2025Cory is a true professional. He is articulate, smart and thoughtful. He was very helpful in helping me decide on how I should improve my seawall. I would highly recommend.
David
June 1, 2025I worked with Cory. He is a knowledgeable and reliable engineer and I strongly recommend him.
Morteza
June 8, 2024 -
Cory was fantastic. Drew my plans in a timely manner and was quick with communication. He went above and beyond with helping find a contractor.
Tracey
October 8, 2024Cory with FWE was an absolute pleasure to work with. I had to permit a dock and lift after the fact and Cory made it stress free and seamless. Him and his team of permit expediters were extremely knowledgeable of the process. 10/10 would highly recommend.
Dustin
June 1, 2025It was a pleasure working with Cory - I typically refrain from providing personal recommendations as it places me in a challenging position- But when you work with someone that is great- I feel I must thank and praise him as an engineer for my seawall report. It was truly a pleasure working with Cory. I highly recommend Cory as an engineer for all your waterway engineering needs.
Rita
June 1, 2025 -
Cory Nelson is a very smart engineer, who solved a marine dock issue that I had, with accuracy in calculating the exact numbers, to pass the strict city of Fort Myers inspections. I was extremely happy with his expertise, honesty and dedication to his work! I highly recommend him to my family, friends and everyone who needs an Honest and Smart Engineer!!!!
Centers
June 1, 2025
