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ERP Workshop Series for Marine Contractors and Environmental Consultants

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) Program regulates activities in, on, or over surfaces waters or wetlands. ERP applications and state-owned submerged land authorizations are processed by either one of DEP’s regulatory district offices or one of Florida’s five water management districts.

The goal of the workshop series is to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to learn more about the permitting process and identify key requirements for various project types that will help ease the permitting process and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Attendance is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Registration is required and registration links will be made available prior to each workshop. Please see details below regarding each workshop.

Workshop Topics	Date	Description/Agenda	Registration
Navigating the Permitting and Compliance Process	Feb. 19, 2025 10am – 12pm	This workshop will provide the opportunity to learn about the permitting process, identify commonly missed permit application materials and review tools that will help ease the permitting process.	Coming Soon
Dock Permitting Requirements	April 30, 2025 10am – 12pm	Many waterfront property owners wish to construct a dock for water access, which may require an ERP authorization. This workshop covers various ERP and state-owned submerged land authorizations that dock construction would fall under. Additionally, this workshop will review a self-certification process, which is more convenient and faster than submitting a traditional application for verification of an exemption.	Coming Soon
Shoreline Stabilization Permitting Requirements	July 23, 2025 10am – 12pm	Shoreline stabilization structures are built to protect a shoreline from erosion and require an ERP authorization. This workshop will highlight the various shoreline stabilization structures, ranging from bulkheads to riprap, and the appropriate application materials to be submitted. This workshop is intended to assist an applicant in submitting a complete application or notice, which can significantly reduce permit processing time.	Coming Soon
Wetland Dredge and Fill Permitting Requirements	Oct. 15, 2025 10am – 12pm	This workshop is designed to provide in-depth insights into wetland fill and dredge permitting requirements within the ERP framework. The training is essential for professionals working in industries that impact wetlands and surface waters, such as construction, land development and infrastructure projects. During the workshop, participants will explore the specific regulations and guidelines related to wetland fill and dredge activities, including permit application materials, mitigation requirements and best practices for compliance.	Coming Soon
Searching Public Records and Permitting History	Dec. 10, 2025 10am – 12pm	During this workshop, staff members will provide instruction on our publicly accessible documents database (Oculus) and our online mapping tool (Map Direct) to find facilities and permitting history. This training will enhance participants knowledge on conducting their very own desktop review of a site, which can aide in the permit application process.	Coming Soon

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ERP Workshop Series for Marine Contractors and Environmental Consultants