Service 21
Wetlands & Environmental Permitting
Work near tidal and freshwater wetlands, buffers and environmentally regulated areas.
Near a wetland, two or three authorities can hold jurisdiction at once — the state, the town trustees, and the local building department. Establishing which apply, and in what order, is most of the work.
Scope
- Wetland boundary and buffer analysis
- NYSDEC permit applications
- Town trustee and conservation board submissions
- Site plans showing regulated areas and setbacks
- Stormwater and erosion control design
- Coordination between state, town and building department review
- Mitigation and restoration planning
Who we work with
Waterfront and near-water property owners, East End projects, and builders working within regulated buffers.
Where we deliver this
Across every town in Nassau and Suffolk, the East End and all five boroughs:
- Long Island
- New York City
- The Hamptons
- Hempstead
- North Hempstead
- Oyster Bay
- Glen Cove
- Long Beach
- Babylon
- Brookhaven
- East Hampton
- Huntington
- Islip
- Riverhead
- Shelter Island
- Smithtown
- Southampton
- Southold
Related services
- Professional Engineering Services
- Structural Engineering
- Civil & Site Engineering
- Design & Construction Documents
- Inspections & Site Observation
- Forensic Engineering
- Engineering Reports & Certifications
- Permitting & Expediting
- Violations, Open Permits & Compliance
- Legalizations
- Additions & New Construction
- NYC DOB & Agency Filings
- Pool Design & Permitting
- Health Department Permitting
- Project & Construction Management
- Variances & Zoning Relief
- Property File Review
- Certificates of Occupancy & Compliance
- Accessory Apartments & Conversions
- House Lifting & Flood Elevation
- Solar Structural Letters
- Storm & Insurance Damage Assessment
- Demolition & Change of Use
- Construction Cost Estimating
Related guides
Common questions
How do I know if my property is regulated?
Mapped wetlands and their buffers can be checked against the parcel. Regulated areas often extend further inland than owners expect.
Can I build within a buffer?
Sometimes, with permits and often with conditions. Establishing jurisdiction early avoids designing something that cannot be approved.