Wetlands, protected species, and Phase 1 assessments in Southwest Florida. What the surveys find, what the agencies require, and how each one affects your schedule.
Lenders, counties, and buyers trigger Phase 1 ESAs for different reasons. When environmental due diligence is required in Southwest Florida, and when it isn’t.
When Do You Need a Phase 1 ESA? Lender, County, and Buyer Triggers Read More »
Most developers buying a coastal lot in Florida have heard of sea turtles. Very few of them know what that
What Florida’s Sea Turtle Lighting Restrictions Mean for Your Coastal Project Read More »
On July 14, 2026, the federal government changed one of the most consequential words in the Endangered Species Act. It
What the ESA “Harm” Rule Change Means for Florida Projects Read More »
You found a site in Collier County. The price looks right. The zoning works. You’re ready to move. Then someone
We’ve been doing this work in Southwest Florida since 2002. In that time, we’ve watched deals fall apart, construction timelines
5 Environmental Surprises That Can Kill a Florida Development Project Read More »
There’s a conversation Creek Engineering has had more times than we’d like to count. A developer is moving forward on
