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Ecological Consulting Specialists in Northwest Florida
OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Experts in wetland delineation and evaluation, high-level wetland permitting knowledge, and mitigation regulatory issues
About
Red Oak Consulting brings over 20 years of expertise in wetland ecology and regulatory affairs, specializing in environmental permitting and mitigation. Our team has extensive experience working with state and federal agencies, with a strong background in coordinating regulatory teams, including state and federal jurisdictional groups and Interagency Review Teams. We excel at navigating complex permitting processes, acting as a liaison between regulatory agencies and public or private interests to ensure smooth project development.
We manage all aspects of the environmental evaluation and permitting process, including site assessments, wetland delineations, regulatory agency coordination, permit application preparation, mitigation planning, and implementation. Our team has handled a wide range of permitting projects, including dredge and fill, stormwater, resource mining, industrial wastewater, and wetland mitigation.
Red Oak Consulting Staff has successfully completed large-scale wetland delineation projects, including those exceeding 10,000 acres in Florida’s Gulf, Walton, Bay, Okaloosa, and Jackson Counties. We have also overseen major projects covering over 40,000 acres in Bay, Gulf, and Walton Counties, demonstrating our capability in managing complex natural resource permitting and mitigation projects.
Who We Are
Amy Douglas
Owner/Operator
Amy Douglas is an experienced environmental consultant with over 20 years of expertise in wetland delineation, evaluation, and permitting across Northwest Florida. Specializing in navigating regulatory frameworks, Amy has successfully managed a variety of projects, including mitigation banking and environmental assessments, working with both public and private sector clients.
Currently the owner/operator of Red Oak Consulting, Amy previously served as Director of Northwest Florida operations for another Consulting firm for over 5 years. She has gained experience with Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other consulting firms over the last 20 years.
In addition to her environmental work, Amy is a equestrian trainer and instructor offering standard and therapeutic horseback riding lessons for individuals with disabilities. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of West Florida.
Selected Projects
St. Joe RPG SAJ 114 & EMA 3
Panama City Beach, Florida
Assisted with negotiating a specialized permit vehicle to facilitate streamlined future development of over 120,000 acres in Bay and Walton Counties, including reviewing Jurisdictional Wetland Estimation reviews for over 40,000 acres. Identified conservation opportunities, conducted habitat functional assessments (UMAM), and performed a Biological Assessment of Listed Species within the project area. Negotiated conservation measures, secured regulatory authorizations, and collaborated with stakeholders throughout the process.
Breakfast Point & Devils Swamp Mitigation Banks
Bay & Walton County, Florida
Managed both the Devils Swamp and Breakfast Point Mitigation Banks in Walton and Bay Counties, encompassing over 19 square miles of ecosystem restoration lands. Collaborated with landowners, land managers, and the interagency review team to ensure habitat success, improve ecosystem quality, and maintain the mitigation credit release schedule. Negotiated necessary modifications to permitting instruments to support project goals.
Assorted Projects
Bay, Walton and Gulf Counties, Florida
Successfully managed hundreds projects in the Florida Panhandle, obtaining Permits from FDEP , NWFWMD, USACE. These projects cover over 10,000 + acres across various watershed basins. Experienced in the mitigation bank credit purchasing process and the creation of customized mitigation plans. Efficiently negotiates permitting and mitigation processes, coordinating with federal and state agencies such as NMFS, USFWS, EPA, USACE, FDEP, and FWC. Knowledgeable about locally occurring state and federally listed flora and fauna species.
Wetland Estimation
Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama
Independently completed over 100,000 acres of wetland estimation across Gulf, Walton, Bay, Jackson, and Calhoun counties for various landowners throughout her career. Published projects include Multiple DSAPs, PUDs, PDPs for various landowners and EMA 3 for the St. Joe Company. Other projects were conducted for planning purposes and are not part of the public record.