Merseas Company, Inc.
Environmental Consulting & Design
Permitting specialists for Florida Marine Construction, now offering Wetland Delineations to our services!
If you have heard you need to permit with the DEP, Army Corps, South Florida Water Management or other government agencies on your project, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. With over ten years of experience in construction and biology, we have dedicated ourselves to the design and permitting of marine construction through state, federal and local entities. We will design your project to meet both Florida Building Code and the environmental criteria required for marine construction. The transition through permitting can take years if you don't know what you're doing. We will provide professional assistance to take the stress out of your project!
As of 2024, we are now offering Wetland Delineations and 404 Program permitting to our growing list of environmental services!
Our Services.
What we do
Designing any structures that are over water or in the water require a series of permits or serious consequences can be ensued. The design criterias required by each entity may vary, but you are required to meet each entity's standards, especially when environmental resources are present. Sea grass and corals may require specific design criteria and avoidance. Negotiation may need to be made for mitigation or submerged land leases may be required.
Who we work with
Permitting requirements vary depending on the entity. Depending on your project, you may be exempt from permitting with one entity, but that will not supersede the requirement of a permit with another. We will guide you through permitting design requirements with each entity an apply for/obtain a permit or verification of exemption through each. We specialize in state and federal permitting, but can also guide you through local municipality permitting if desired. We work with Contractors and individual home owners and can offer referrals to recommended contractors in your area!
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Professional plans drafting
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Dock design and permitting
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Boat Lift design and permitting
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Boat House design and permitting
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Sea Wall design and permitting
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Sea grass survey and reports
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Full benthic survey and reports
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Work directly with engineers to supply necessary documents for local permitting
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Environmental Consultation
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Wetland Delineations
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404 Program Permitting
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Army Corps of Engineers
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary *We have a FKNMS certified/accredited biologist on staff to do benthic surveys within the sanctuary*
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South Florida Water Management
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Fish and Wildlife Service
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Local municipalities
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Environmental Protection Agency
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