Environmental Solutions for Complex, Sensitive Projects
KCA’s environmental team provides comprehensive expertise in assessment, analysis, ecological restoration, mitigation design, and permitting for projects across the Southeast’s most sensitive natural environments. Our scientists have planned and overseen the construction of numerous habitat restoration projects and prepared Environmental Land Management Plans and Ecological Restoration Plans for a wide range of public and private clients.
We conduct natural resource inventories including floral and faunal surveys and develop monitoring programs for rare and protected species. Our team includes multiple Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)–approved Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agents, providing specialized capabilities for wildlife assessment and relocation.
Proactive Permitting Support
KCA has permitted hundreds of civil and transportation projects and maintains strong working relationships with regulatory agencies such as water management districts, USACE, FDEP, DOTs, USCG, and county governments. Because we understand the lengthy and often complex permitting process, we take a proactive approach, initiating early coordination, holding frequent meetings with agencies, and addressing requests efficiently to keep projects on schedule.
Our staff also has extensive experience preparing Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, and federal authorizations including Section 404 Dredge and Fill and Section 9/10 Bridge Permits. Through technical expertise and collaborative problem-solving, we help clients achieve full compliance while minimizing delays and navigating regulatory challenges with confidence.
Environmental Assessments
Permit Types
- Wetlands
- Benthic Surveys
- Seagrass and Coral Surveys
- Mitigation Design and Monitoring (Freshwater and Estuarine)
- Imperiled Beach-nesting Bird (IBNB) Permitted Monitor
- FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agents
- Florida Burrowing Owl Registered Agents
- Protected Species Surveys/Relocations
- Bat Acoustic and Roost Surveys
- Bat Exclusions
- Wildlife Crossing Analysis/Camera Surveys
- USFWS/NMFS Section 7 Consultation
- USFWS/NMFS Section 10 (ITP/HCP)
- USFWS Bald Eagle Permitting
- NMFS Essential Fish Habitat
- USACE Section 404/Section 10
- USACE Section 408
- USCG Bridge Permit/Advanced Approval
- Sovereign Submerged Lands
- FDEP CCCL
- FDEP/WMD ERP Permitting
- FWC Protected Species Relocation/ITP
- National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) – Biological Assessments
- National Park Service– Wild and Scenic Rivers Section 7(A) Approval
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) – NPDES Permit
Environmental Projects
PD&E Group 22-1 (SR 20)
Washington and Bay Counties, FL
Big Carlos Pass PD&E Study and Final Design
Lee County, FL
Cape Coral Bridge Replacement
Lee County, FL
Need Environmental Expertise for Your Next Project?
KCA’s environmental scientists and permitting specialists are ready to help you navigate complex regulations, protect natural resources, and keep your project on schedule. Connect with our team to discuss your environmental needs and learn how we can support your project from assessment through approval.