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Florida Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Services

Ensure your project meets all Florida water, stormwater & wetland regulations.

Vanguard Environmental provides expert guidance and turnkey support for securing Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Water Management Districts (WMDs).

What Is an ERP?

The Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) is Florida’s regulatory mechanism for controlling impacts to surface waters. It applies to:

  • Construction activities that alter surface water flow
  • Stormwater runoff from new development or redevelopment
  • Dredging or filling of wetlands or surface waters

Whether you’re developing in uplands or encroaching upon sensitive wetland areas, an ERP is typically required before work begins.

Who Regulates ERPs?

ERP applications are reviewed and issued by either:

  • FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection)
  • One of the state’s Water Management Districts (WMDs)

Jurisdiction is determined by operating agreements between the agencies and the project location. Vanguard manages coordination between these entities to avoid delays or miscommunication.

When Is an ERP Required?

An ERP is often required if your project includes:

  • Construction of impervious surfaces that generate runoff
  • Grading or site development in areas near water bodies
  • Filling or excavation in wetlands or surface waters
  • Installation of stormwater management systems

Our permitting team determines ERP applicability and guides you through agency requirements from start to finish.

Our Florida ERP Services

  • Permit Applicability Determination. We evaluate your site and planned activities to confirm ERP thresholds.
  • Site Plan and Drainage Review. Our engineers assess runoff and water quality impacts.
  • Wetlands Delineation & Jurisdictional Review. We identify protected resources and potential mitigation requirements.
  • Permit Application Preparation & Submission. All forms, attachments, and narrative prepared per FDEP or WMD standards.
  • Agency Coordination & Response to Comments. We represent you during the review process and negotiate terms if needed.

Why Vanguard?

  • Expertise on all water resource permitting
  • 30+ years of environmental & stormwater consulting
  • Strong working relationships with FDEP and all WMDs
  • Site-specific strategies to minimize regulatory exposure
  • Integrated services (SWPPP, SPCC, Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Benefits of Early ERP Planning

  • Reduce construction delays due to permitting issues
  • Avoid costly violations and site rework
  • Protect natural resources and comply with Clean Water Act standards
  • Improve project approval timelines with local agencies
  • Maintain investor and stakeholder confidence

Let Vanguard Help You Get ERP-Compliant

  1. Site Review & Feasibility – We confirm ERP needs early in design
  2. Documentation & Submission – Full application packets prepared
  3. Agency Interaction – We handle communication and revisions
  4. Permit Issuance – Guidance on conditions and ongoing compliance

Start Your ERP Process Today

Call (918) 641-5588 or contact us here to discuss your Florida project and permit needs.

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