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(Planning, Timing, & Seasonal Variations) The summer rainy season is approaching, so now is the ideal time to enhance your Florida wetland mitigation areas. Wetland systems in central and south Florida are typically dry or holding a small amount of water, which are ideal conditions to treat (either mechanically or with herbicide) invasive or exotic groundcover. In addition, the low …
Mote Marine is bringing its expertise to mainland Florida. In August 2021, the Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved a new location for Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium on land in Nathan Benderson Park. The new location will be a modern four-story, $130 million facility called Mote Science Education Aquarium on land south of the University Town Center mall. The new …
Florida Sandhill Cranes – Nesting Season Florida Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) are large grey heron-like birds, which are easily identified by the large red bald patch on their heads and their distinct rattling call. Florida Sandhill Cranes are often seen in small groups or pairs in and around freshwater wetlands. In Florida, we are entering their designated nesting season, which …
Is your project in need of Bald Eagle Nest Permitting in Florida? Bald Eagle nesting season, in Florida, is approaching in October. As the Hurricane season heats up, it’s important to consider that during these tropical storms, the trees holding bald eagle nests could potentially be damaged or blown down. Bald eagles typically return to establish nests and re-use them …
April 6th, 2022 — Pasco County commissioners voted and approved a 550-space recreational vehicle resort in rural East Pasco. The development is located on a 132-acre parcel that sits between Interstate 75 and Lake Iola Road. Commissioners voted unanimously to make the change in the county’s comprehensive plan that would allow for the new resort. County Commissioner, Ron Oakley, has …
Tampa, Florida – WRA is excited to welcome an experienced drainage engineer to the team! Mohammad Abu Zafer Siddik, Ph.D. E.I.T started work at our Tampa office, on Monday, February 21st, 2022. Dr. Siddik has a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil & Environmental Engineering from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. Before joining the drainage engineering team at WRA, …
Pasco County is one step closer to becoming the home of a new luxury RV resort. The North Pasco RV Resort is located between Interstate 75 on the east and south, Lake Moody to the north, and Lake Iola Rd to the west. It will span 131 acres with 550 RV sites, two swimming pools, a sports complex, and many …
Are you looking for starting and or furthering your civil engineering career in Tampa Bay? Now is a great time to join the WRA team! WRA has released a new jobs portal on our website. Check in often to see new job opportunities. WRA hires entry-level engineers, junior level engineers, EITs, professional engineers (PE), surveyors, CAD technicians, and environmental scientists. …
A massive 3,405-acre master-planned community, Two Rivers, is coming to life off of State Road 56, between Morris Bridge Road and U.S. 301. Below are some highlights of what this new community proposes to entail: 6,400 total new residential dwelling units 1,335,000 square feet of office and industry 630,000 square feet of retail space 246 acres of conservation Three new …
PARRIS ISLAND KD RANGE – Know Distance RangeMCRD Parris Island, SCDesign 2016 to Present WRA is lead range design and civil engineer for the demolition and replacement of the existing Hue City Known Distance (KD) range at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina. The intent of the project is to improve safety, functional operations, stormwater management, and …
