Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a wetland?

A: Generally, a wetland is an area of land (not a water body, like a lake, river, or ocean) where the soil is saturated or inundated with water for long enough that hydric soil forms and wetland plants become dominant

Q: How do I know if I have a wetland?

A: You might be buying a piece or property or wanting to build a home and the county has required or recommended you to get a wetland delineation first. This is probably because the national wetlands mapper or another online map shows a wetland or water body is close or on your parcel of land. These maps aren’t accurate, but our assessments and wetland delineations will be. https://fwsprimary.wim.usgs.gov/wetlands/apps/wetlands-mapper/

Q: Do I need this service?

A: That is always your decision, but we are less expensive than any fines, mitigation, or bad investments you might make when dealing with wetlands.

Q: What is a wetland delineation? A wetland assessment? A wetland determination?

A: These are not the same thing. Wetland Delineations are defining and marking the boundary between an upland and a wetland, so that if a regulating agency reviews the line, they won’t contest it. Wetland Assessments are often done remotely using online tools to estimate where wetlands might be on a property. These can be useful for purchase decisions, but will not be enough for permits or dealing with potential regulatory issues. Wetland Determinations are when a site visit and inspection is done to determine if a site has wetlands, but the boundary of the wetland is not flagged or marked.

Q: What is your scope of services?

A: Contact us! No one project is cookie cutter and we will have to discuss your potential purchase or project to help you move forward.

Q: Why do you require payment up front?

A: We have multiple options for our clients to pay! Most clients have day jobs and will never be able to meet us on site. We have various payment processors, some which allow you to pay later and over time or with a card or bank transfer. Many of our clients need us to move fast so they can make a purchase decision. We provide statewide service and this business model allow us to serve all of Florida and Georgia.