Endangered and Threatened Species Protection
Endangered and threatened species are protected by both federal and state laws. As a result, the presence of endangered or threatened species, their nests, eggs, or habitat on private property can seriously impact planned projects and the use of private property. Our firm has the knowledge and experience to evaluate and successfully assist clients when issues arise concerning endangered and threatened species.
Very often, issues involving endangered and threatened species can involve state agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Community Affairs, as well as federal agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Our attorneys have significant contacts and relationships with state and federal agencies responsible for endangered and threatened species protection. These contacts and relationships assist our clients in developing constructive and creative strategies and plans that comply with laws and rules protecting endangered and threatened species, while serving the goals and objectives of our clients' planned uses of private property.
We work with our clients, their consultants, and appropriate regulatory agencies to ensure that a project complies with endangered and threatened species protections. Our firm is skilled and experienced in seeking permits, developing species mitigation and ecosystem management strategies, and developing Habitat Conservation Plans that ensure that our clients' projects move forward to successful completion.
Practicing Attorneys : Richard S. Brightman, David L. Powell, Amelia A. Savage, Dan R. Stengle and Susan L. Stephens.