Wetland/Stream Delineation, Mapping, & Survey2025-06-06T19:10:00+00:00

Wetland Delineation Services

Delineation, Mapping, & Survey

Wetland and stream delineation is essential for determining jurisdictional boundaries and regulatory requirements before land development. We provide expert delineation, mapping, and survey services to support compliance and permitting.

Our team identifies wetland and stream boundaries using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state criteria, classifying areas based on soil, vegetation, and hydrology. We provide detailed mapping and coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure approvals.

Our Process

For Wetland Delineation

Before breaking ground on any project, it’s essential to understand whether your land contains jurisdictional wetlands or streams. Our wetland delineation services are designed to help you identify regulated areas, meet environmental permitting requirements, and avoid costly delays.

Using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state-level guidance, our team conducts on-site evaluations based on three criteria: soil type, vegetation, and hydrology. This process allows us to define the exact boundaries of wetlands or streams on your property.

We then provide clear, high-quality mapping and thorough documentation to support regulatory submittals, including Section 404/401 permits. If needed, we coordinate directly with agencies to assist with Jurisdictional Determinations (JDs).

Whether you’re developing a single lot, managing a large commercial site, or working through an infrastructure upgrade, our wetland delineation reports give you a reliable foundation for the next step. Our services are trusted by civil engineers, surveyors, real estate developers, and public agencies throughout Northern VA.

Need a wetland delineation report quickly? Contact us today to speak with our team or schedule a site review.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Wetland Delineation

When is a wetland delineation required?2025-05-01T20:38:46+00:00

Before land development, a delineation is needed to determine if USACE or state permits are required.

How long is a delineation valid?2025-05-01T20:39:25+00:00

Typically, delineations remain valid for five years unless regulations change.

What happens if wetlands are impacted?2025-05-01T20:40:04+00:00

Mitigation, permitting, or redesigning the project to avoid impact may be required.

View Our Work

Recent Wetland Delineation Projects in Virginia

“(My) thanks for everything Compliance Pros has done for us. (Their) knowledge of State and local requirements, as well as (their) sense of urgency in expediting all of our requests has been invaluable insofar as keeping all of our projects on schedule.”
Phil Orsborn, Land Development Coordinator, NVP Homes
“Working with Compliance Professionals has been a pleasure. Our site inspector, in addition to being easy to work with, is knowledgeable, responsive to our needs, and is timely on all correspondence. I cannot recommend them more highly.”
Doug Gill, Site Superintendent, Thurston Companies
“I’ve only been working with Compliance Pros and specifically Emma DiPaolo for the last 6 or 8 months. I’ve worked with other companies who do what CP does but there is something different about these folks. Emma is an outstanding inspector!!! Very knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of multiple counties E&S programs and supplies complete and thorough reports in a very timely manner. She is always open to communication and discussion of any issue that may arise and always has a solution at hand. If you’re looking for a SWPPP inspection company or simply someone to help you with E&S controls, I would highly recommend Compliance Pros. Great people!! Great service!!”
Jeff Beach, Coastal Site Services
“Absolutely the most responsive, responsible, best environmental professional I have worked with in quite awhile. Thank you for your help these past couple years.”
Phil Orsborn, Land Development Coordinator, NVP Homes

“I did not get to meet Ethan in person, but he has been wonderful to work with. He was great at letting me know the steps he was taking to treat the pond and sharing pictures. We have had a great experience with CompliancePros and would recommend to anyone who is dealing with pond issues.”

Loren Starr, Landowner

“Compliance Pros has been such an asset to our construction team. They are knowledgeable, cost effective, and easy to work with. I trust them to make sure our team stays in compliance. Their reports are easy to access, and they are flexible in providing additional information as required by specific clients. They even voluntarily proposed a price reduction when we had multiple projects in close proximity. I would highly recommend working with Compliance Pros!”

Anna Stuart Lambert, RES

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