Navigating Environmental Challenges?

  • Buying Land?

    Before purchasing land, it’s essential to conduct an environmental inspection. We perform comprehensive due diligence to uncover potential environmental risks, helping you make a safe investment before closing the deal.

  • Notice from the City or County?

    Has your permit application been put on hold by local authorities due to environmental concerns? We’ll assess the situation, advise you on your options, and help resolve or dispute the hold when necessary.

  • Gopher Tortoises Burrows?

    If your property has gopher tortoise burrows, you’ll need guidance from the #1 Gopher Tortoise experts. Our team works with you, providing permitting, relocation, and compliance services to keep you on schedule.

  • Burrowing Owls?

    Are you concerned about burrowing owl burrows on your property? Don’t worry – your land is still buildable! We’ll handle the entire permit application and compliance process to ensure it is done right the first time.

  • Wetlands?

    Impacting wetlands can involve complex permits and higher costs, but we’ll help you navigate the process. Our team provides expert assessments and coordinates with jurisdictional agencies to reduce timelines and manage costs.

  • Something Else?

    Dealing with another environmental concern? Get in touch with us today – we’re here to help.

Company Overview

At IVA Environmental Services (formerly Ian Vincent and Associates), we specialize in environmental consulting that bridges the gap between wildlife conservation, sustainable development, and regulatory compliance. With over 20 years of expertise, our firm has become a trusted partner for individuals building their own homes, developers, municipalities, and other government agencies across Southwest Florida, providing biological, ecological, and marine consulting services tailored to meet local challenges.

What We Offer

We conduct comprehensive inspections to uncover hidden environmental challenges that could increase your project cost and impact your timelines.

When environmental concerns are identified, we provide solutions to resolve them, minimizing project impact and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Whether it's construction monitoring or post-construction monitoring, we help manage environmental concerns that cannot be fully resolved but can be monitored to minimize impact.

Our Team

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Past Projects

Heron’s Creek Scrub-Jay and Gopher Tortoise Preserve

Conducted annual monitoring and habitat assessments for a 14-acre scrub-jay preserve. Every year, we produce FLUCCS habitat maps and full environmental assessments to meet monitoring requirements outlined in the site’s Development of Regional Impact order.

Nokomis Community Park –

Conducted a 100% Gopher Tortoise Survey to identify presence of the protected species. We worked with the county to apply for a permit and successfully relocated the tortoises to a sanctuary / recipient site

Project Manager
While evaluating a property for purchase, IVA Environmental saved us $30,000 by identifying an environmental issue we hadn’t detected—something that would have taken at least six months to resolve post-purchase. Their expertise and quick action were invaluable. In just four days, they provided a thorough assessment that enabled us to renegotiate the purchase terms, ultimately saving us time, money, and future headaches.
Permit coordinator
We’ve worked with IVA Environmental for many years and trust them to handle all our gopher tortoise relocations. Their speed and expertise keep us compliant with FWC regulations without slowing down our projects. From permits to relocations, they manage everything efficiently, helping us avoid delays and extra costs. If you need a reliable partner to keep your projects on track, IVA is the team to call.
Project Manager, Florida Developer
Burrowing owl permitting requires unique expertise, and we struggled to find anyone with the right authorization—until we were introduced to the ecologists at IVA Environmental. Their team took care of everything from start to finish. We didn’t have to lift a finger—they handled all the surveys, paperwork, and compliance seamlessly.

What our clients are saying

Our clients trust us for reliable and efficient environmental consulting in Florida. Here’s what they have to say:

Our Blog

Gopher Tortoise Relocation in Florida

Choosing Between On-Site and Off-Site Options Florida’s unique environment is home to many protected species, including the gopher tortoise, which

Gopher Tortoise Permit Types

Which One is Right for Your Project? In Florida, the gopher tortoise is a protected species, and any project that

Contact Us

We’re here to help with all your environmental needs. Whether you have questions about an upcoming project or need assistance with an environmental issue, connect with us today. Our team of environmental consultants are ready to assist you.

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    Contact Us

    We’re here to help with all your environmental needs. Whether you have questions about an upcoming project or need assistance with an environmental issue, connect with us today. Our team of environmental consultants are ready to assist you.