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
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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
- • Atlantis
- • Boca Raton
- • Boynton Beach
- • Coral Gables
- • Dania Beach
- • Deerfield Beach
- • Delray Beach
- • Fort Lauderdale
- • Fort Pierce
- • Golden Beach
- • Gulfstream
- • Hallandale Beach
- • Highland Beach
- • Hillsboro Beach
- • Hollywood
- • Homestead
- • Hypoluxo
- • Jupiter
- • Key Largo
- • Key West
- • Lake Worth Beach
- • Lantana
- • Lauderdale By-The-Sea
- • Lighthouse Point
- • Manalapan
- • Margate
- • Marathon
- • Miami
- • Miami Beach
- • Miami Shores
- • North Bay Village
- • North Miami
- • North Miami Beach
- • North Palm Beach
- • Ocean Ridge
- • Palm Beach Gardens
- • Palm Springs
- • Pompano Beach
- • South Miami
- • Stuart
- • Sunny Isles Beach
- • West Palm Beach
- • Wilton Manors
West Coast
- • Bonita Springs
- • Cape Coral
- • Fort Myers
- • Naples
- • North Fort Myers
- • Port Charlotte
- • Punta Gorda
Inland Cities
- • Cutler Bay
- • Davie
- • Hialeah
- • Kendall
- • Lakeland, FL
- • Miramar
- • Pembroke Pines
- • Plantation
- • Polk
- • Sunrise
- • Weston
TESTIMONIALS
What Customers Are Saying
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Cory 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, 2025Cory 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
May 28, 2025We’ve had the pleasure of working with Cory and the team at Florida Waterway Engineering on many of our projects, and they never disappoint. Cory is incredibly quick, responsive, and knowledgeable - qualities that make a huge difference when navigating tight timelines and complex permitting requirements. Their plans are always well thought out and easy to work with, which helps keep our projects moving forward efficiently. We truly enjoy collaborating with them and consider Florida Waterway Engineering one of our top engineering partners. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a dependable and experienced marine engineering team.
Breezy
July 10, 2025 -
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 inspected the seawall on a house I'm considering buying. He was prompt and professional. His report was comprehensive. I recommend him!
Brad
February 17, 2026Wow!! I wish I could give him 10 stars. Hiring Cory from Florida Waterway Engineering saved me so much time and effort, worth every penny. He was extremely quick to response with any questions or concerns I had.
Alan
February 17, 2026 -
I worked with Cory. He is a knowledgeable and reliable engineer and I strongly recommend him.
Morteza
May 1, 2024Cory 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, 2025Cory 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
September 26, 2024
