Various Federal, State, and local agencies have requirements for the protection of wetlands, wetland permitting, mitigation, and monitoring. CTE conducts jurisdictional wetland determinations and delineations; wetland permitting; wetland restoration, creation, or enhancement projects in association with mitigation sites; and monitoring of wetland mitigation sites to meet wetland permit success criteria. CTE identifies and provides mortality assessment/counts of plants, oversight of maintenance and exotic removal, and assessment of general health and progress of sites.

Typical wetland assessments consist of a field assessment using a combination of the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, Wetlands Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP), and the State's delineation of the Landward Extent of Wetlands and Surface Waters as described in Chapter 62-340. F.A.C., and research utilizing reviews of historic aerial photography, soil and topographic surveys, and wetland inventory maps.

CTE conducts threatened and endangered species surveys according to agency and scientific protocols. CTE has the capability of locating fixed features such as nests and burrows through the use of sub-meter accurate GPS. CTE utilizes regulatory and scientific methods for appropriate relocation or preservation measures. Permitting and coordinating through applicable agencies may be sought and a habitat management plan devised if warranted.

CTE has performed various Environmental Impact Assessments in accordance with N.E.P.A. requirements. These studies involve a wide range of issues including social, economic, cultural, historical, natural, and physical impact evaluations. Some issues considered during these studies are contamination, wetlands, water quality, air quality, noise, endangered species, archeological, and historical sites.

CTE performs a large number of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) yearly for public and private sector clients throughout Florida. CTE site assessment personnel have extensive experience in determining the potential environmental liabilities of a wide variety of sites throughout the U.S., ranging from vacant land and small residential sites to major industrial facilities. Our assessment staff has considerable experience in assessing site contamination on numerous petroleum and hazardous materials contaminated sites, including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CERCLA/"Superfund" sites, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) State-funded action sites, military bases and related facilities. We perform Phase I ESAs in accordance with the standards of practice and guidance as set forth by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E-1527-97. In addition, CTE’s assessment personnel have extensive observations and findings experience in conducting Phase I ESAs. In particular, we have a thorough understanding of EPA, FDEP, and county agency regulations concerning issues that may be a potential environmental concern on a subject site, as well Florida's unique hydrogeology, water supply, soils, and natural ecological systems.

CTE can perform noise and air studies for N.E.P.A. related projects or for private impact analysis. Our staff is trained in the newest EPA air modeling and noise modeling programs and in report preparation and supporting documentation. CTE staff is familiar with CO Screen, Mobile 5a, CAL3QHC, Caline, TNM, and Stamina models.

CTE performs certified tree surveys with support services for tree permit applications including identification of native and non-native trees and tree measurements.

CTE also performs seagrass, coral reef, and soft-bottom surveys via agency and scientific protocols for use with impact assessments, permitting, and mitigation requirements. CTE has experience in providing input to design and construction activities which might minimize impacts and costs for projects which involve sensitive features.

CTE has experience in both obtaining permits for various projects and project phases and in ensuring permit compliance. CTE coordinates with various local, State, and Federal agencies during the pre-application process, the permitting processes, and the compliance phase. We have experience with agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service.