Business Details
21 Years
experience
Environmental Consulting Experts in South Florida
Founded in 2005, Chappell Group is a certified WBE/CDBE/SBE environmental consulting firm serving Florida, the Caribbean, and the Southeastern United States. Our expertise spans wetland delineation, endangered species surveys, environmental impact assessments, and coastal engineering, combining engineering, regulatory, and scientific expertise for multidisciplinary projects. We prioritize sustainable solutions through services like marina design, wetland mitigation monitoring, and Phase I environmental site assessments. Our team holds specialized certifications in arboriculture, sea turtle lighting, and burrowing owl conservation. With decades of combined experience, we deliver technical excellence while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Our leadership oversees project management, environmental permitting, and habitat management plans tailored to client needs. We serve public and private sectors, offering benthic surveys, sediment analysis, and erosion control strategies. Our forward-thinking approach ensures environmental compliance while achieving client project goals. We maintain active community involvement through Florida service boards and industry associations. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through certifications from Broward County, Florida DOT, and the State of Florida.
Services
Wetland Delineation
Endangered Species Surveys
Environmental Impact Statements
Phase I Assessments
Benthic Surveys
Mitigation Monitoring
Coastal Engineering
Permitting Compliance
Habitat Management
Sediment Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer multidisciplinary engineering and environmental expertise for complex projects
- Our team holds specialized certifications in arboriculture and wildlife conservation
- We maintain active community involvement through Florida service boards
- We provide comprehensive coastal engineering and erosion control solutions
- We combine technical excellence with regulatory compliance expertise
Associations and certifications
- Broward County - CBE
- Florida DOT-DBE
- State of Florida - WBE
- International Society of Arborists - Certified Arborist
- Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - Certified Burrowing Owl Agent
- Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - Certified Sea Turtle Lighting Expert
Services
Wetland Delineation
We conduct precise wetland boundary determinations using Rapanos and UMAM analysis methods. Our services include jurisdictional assessments, mitigation banking planning, and regulatory compliance documentation. This helps clients understand environmental constraints and permitting requirements for development projects.
Endangered Species Surveys
Our certified experts perform burrowing owl, gopher tortoise, and scrub jay surveys. We develop habitat management plans and implement protection measures for threatened species. This ensures compliance with state and federal wildlife conservation regulations during project development.
Environmental Impact Statements
We prepare comprehensive DRI/EIS documents and park management plans. Our team analyzes potential environmental impacts of proposed projects and develops mitigation strategies. This service supports regulatory approval processes for large-scale developments.
Phase I Assessments
We conduct ASTM 1527-08 compliant environmental site assessments. Our evaluations identify potential contamination from historical land uses. This service helps clients understand environmental liabilities before property transactions.
Coastal Engineering
We design docks, marinas, and seawalls with erosion control measures. Our coastal engineering services include wave attenuation systems and shoreline restoration. This helps protect waterfront properties while maintaining environmental compliance.
People
Sarah Chappell
President
Founder of Chappell Group with 18+ years of environmental consulting experience. Oversees corporate operations and performs wetland assessments, environmental permitting, and mitigation monitoring. Holds multiple environmental certifications.
Tyler Chappell
Vice President
Environmental science graduate with 20+ years of consulting experience. Manages project operations and company leadership. Former director of environmental services at a major engineering firm. Active in Florida community boards.
Questions
What environmental services does The Chappell Group offer?
We provide wetland delineation, endangered species surveys, environmental impact assessments, coastal engineering, and regulatory compliance services for public and private sector clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and the Southeastern United States, with expertise in coastal and wetland environments.
What certifications does your firm hold?
We maintain CBE, DBE, and WBE certifications in Florida, along with specialized credentials in arboriculture and wildlife conservation.
How do you handle multi-disciplinary projects?
Our team combines engineering, regulatory, and scientific expertise to address complex environmental challenges across various project types.
What experience do your leaders have?
Our founders have 40+ combined years of environmental consulting experience, including leadership roles at major engineering firms and local government projects.
