The climate, geographic features, animal and plant life, and water resources prevalent in the State of Florida support commercial, recreational and residential opportunities of a significant magnitude and variety. The marine industry alone, which can boast year-round boating, sight-seeing, fishing, diving, swimming and other activities, represents a huge portion of the State’s commerce. The extensive use of marine resources and unforeseen consequences of development have changed the marine environment, often to its detriment. Local, State and Federal governments and agencies are in the midst of implementing numerous environmental projects to restore and protect the aquatic environment. In addition, environmental organizations are very active in funding restoration projects.
In concert with Hydro EMI’s vision of balanced sustainable use and protection of the marine environment, we offer services in connection with the study, monitoring, protection and restoration of water quality, marine life and habitat. Hydro EMI’s engineers have a well established experience record in the development of best management practices and storm water treatment methods to effect the reduction of sediment and nutrient transport to our waters. Through our marine mapping capability we are able to efficiently characterize and chart important habitats, measure the status of chemical, physical and biological components, and develop solutions.
