Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Consulting Services in Florida
Birkitt Environmental Services has been dedicated to balancing environmental stewardship with human development since 1996. Our team combines over 25 years of expertise in ecological consulting, regulatory permitting, and mitigation banking to deliver cost-effective solutions for clients across Florida. We specialize in wetland delineation, protected species surveys, and environmental assessments while maintaining a commitment to sustainable practices. Our certified Minority Business Enterprise status reflects our dedication to diversity and excellence in natural resource management. Through strategic partnerships with regulatory agencies, we streamline permitting processes while ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.Our services span project management, habitat restoration, and GIS analysis for diverse sectors including utilities, aviation, and coastal development. By prioritizing client collaboration and innovative problem-solving, we transform environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Our guiding principles emphasize service excellence, practical solutions, and fostering a positive work environment that values individual contributions to team success.
Services
Environmental Permitting
Wetland Delineation
Mitigation Banking
Protected Species Surveys
Ecological Assessments
Site Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Restoration Design
Project Management
GIS Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized environmental consulting experience
- Our team holds MBE/DBE certifications for diverse business partnerships
- We implement proven strategies for cost-effective regulatory compliance
- Our services cover complete project lifecycles from assessment to mitigation
- We maintain active partnerships with state and federal regulatory agencies
Associations and certifications
- Minority Business Enterprise
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Services
Environmental Permitting
Our environmental permitting experts navigate complex regulatory frameworks to secure state and federal approvals. We specialize in ERP permits, Section 404/10 permits, and FAA environmental assessments. Our strategic agency partnerships expedite approvals while maintaining full compliance with environmental protection standards.
Mitigation Banking
We develop revenue-generating mitigation banks through comprehensive property assessments and regulatory negotiations. Our services include bank design, permitting, and long-term land management. We create customized mitigation solutions that satisfy permit requirements while maximizing ecological and economic benefits for landowners.
Protected Species Surveys
Our certified ecologists conduct threatened and endangered species surveys including gopher tortoise relocation and marine mammal assessments. We provide habitat evaluations and conservation strategies that balance species protection with project requirements. Our surveys meet USFWS and NMFS consultation standards for development projects.
Wetland Delineation
We perform precise wetland boundary determinations using UMAM protocols and federal wetland delineation manuals. Our assessments include hydrology evaluations and vegetation surveys to establish jurisdictional boundaries. We provide mitigation planning and monitoring services that comply with Army Corps of Engineers requirements.
Project Management
Our project managers coordinate multidisciplinary teams for complex environmental projects. We handle permitting coordination, construction oversight, and compliance monitoring. Our experience spans linear infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and coastal development, ensuring timely execution while maintaining environmental integrity.
People
Beverly Birkitt
President / Principal Ecologist
With over 25 years of experience, Beverly leads ecological consulting operations and strategic client relationships. She specializes in wetland ecosystems and regulatory compliance, holding certifications in wetland delineation and protected species management.
Rob Toth
Vice President / Technical Services Manager
Rob oversees technical operations with expertise in environmental permitting and project management. He specializes in FAA environmental assessments and complex mitigation strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse infrastructure projects.
Questions
What environmental services does Birkitt offer?
We provide ecological consulting, permitting, mitigation banking, wetland delineation, protected species surveys, and project management services for both public and private sector clients.
Do you work on large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, our experience includes pipelines, solar farms, airports, and coastal developments with comprehensive environmental assessments and regulatory compliance management.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we are certified as both a Minority Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise under Florida's statewide programs.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Safety Harbor, Florida, we provide environmental services statewide with experience in diverse ecosystems from wetlands to coastal habitats.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
We maintain active partnerships with state and federal agencies to streamline permitting processes while ensuring full compliance with environmental protection standards.
