Our integrated multi-disciplinary water resources capabilities promote both efficient and innovative solutions to address the specific needs of each project. MISSION STATEMENT QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSES   MISSION STATEMENT  As water resources planning, permitting, and monitoring requirements become increasingly complex, BDA professionals have adapted by developing a water resources department which utilizes expertise in several related disciplines. By combining the capabilities of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and statistical analyses, water resources planning and water quality management & modeling can be accomplished on a project and watershed-level basis. Traditional water resources services such as sampling and analysis are routinely provided, as well as, biological sampling and analysis of periphyton, benthic macroinvertebrates, macrophyton, and fish. Statistical analyses of data sets for interpretation and presentation to state agencies provide alternative and meaningful analytical strategies. Other areas of expertise include lake restoration, lake bottom & aquatic plant mapping, and groundwater monitoring are also provided by BDA. Stormwater services such as permitting and troubleshooting are other areas of capability offered by BDA. Permit acquisition for NPDES compliance as well as required monitoring services are provided as part of an integrated approach to water resources management. Erosion and sediment control plans can be developed for the specific needs of each project and provide an aggressive approach to eliminating potential penalties concerning water quality violations. BDA integrates and implements its various areas of expertise to resolve project issues. Back to Top   QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSES  Agency-approved environmental modeling such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stream water quality model, QUAL2E, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) SIMLAK can be used to predict future stream and lake conditions for wasteload allocations, lake management studies, or to evaluate effects of changes in land use in drainage basins. The river water quality model SIMRIV, developed by FDEP, is used for similar purposes in streams and rivers. Stormwater Management and Design Aid was formulated at the University of Central Florida to assess the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff under pre- and post-development conditions. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) developed RC-4 to provide stormwater routing hydrographs. The Pesticide Root Zone Model is an EPA model used to predict pesticide behavior and fate in soils or shallow water table. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) HEP and Instream Flow Incremental Methodology are designed for quantifying habitat values and predicting impacts of habitat changes on fish and wildlife resources in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is designed for discharge analyses & modeling. Both consumptive use & discharge permitting expertise are available and are typically incorporated into one or more other capabilities described above. Computer modeling of proposed surface water discharges aid the client in procurement of NPDES permits by implementing advanced computer technology to predict future discharge loadings and, most importantly, identify and resolve potential water quality issues. BDA professionals combine their expertise and knowledge in both modeling and biology to compose distinctive solutions for each project. Back to Top