SR 520 Environmental Permitting and Eagle Monitoring

The City of Cocoa, Florida required environmental resource permitting and protected species surveying services for the installation of 10 miles of a 54-inch water transmission utility line within the SR 520 right-of-way limits.

DRMP provided the ecological services for the water main, which began at SR 524 and extended to the City of Cocoa’s Dyal Water Treatment Plant, crossing portions of the St. Johns River. Environmental resource permits were obtained from the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).  Staff conducted wetland delineations and evaluations, impact analysis, prepared the environmental resource permit applications, performed wildlife surveys, conducted a Section 7 consultation for the bald eagle prior to its de-listing, and developed a monitoring plan to ensure proposed construction did not impact nearby breeding pair of bald eagles. In addition, staff obtained a US Coast Guard (USCG) Permit for the crossing of the St. Johns River. DRMP also provided eagle monitoring services.

By determining the exact locations of nearby wetlands and properly documenting them, the City received an approved permit that ensured the project was on schedule and in compliance with current regulations.