cc: Dominick Amico, PE

Hearing Examiner Meeting · 2026-04-23 · agenda_item

The National Audubon Society, Inc. has received an Environmental Resource Permit for the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary project in Collier County. This project involves removing six existing buildings, boardwalks, and paths, and constructing ten new buildings, two covered outdoor classrooms, a covered pavilion, raised boardwalks, a driveway loop, 32 parking spaces, and a stormwater management system. The stormwater system will include nine new dry retention areas. This permit has been approved, marking an early stage for potential contractors. The project scope includes site clearing, grading, underground utility work for the stormwater system, paving for the driveway and parking areas, and construction of new buildings and boardwalks. Contractors specializing in site preparation, concrete, paving, general construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and landscaping could find opportunities. Reaching out now, before detailed site plans and bids are finalized, offers a chance to get involved early.

Permit Number

11-113559-P

Application Number

250421-52348

Permit Acres

30.21 acres

Wetland and Surface Water Impacts

0.021 acres

Existing Buildings

6

Additional Buildings

10

Covered Outdoor Classrooms

2

Additional Parking Spaces

32

Additional Dry Retention Areas

9

Permit Number

11-01625-P

Permit Acres

6.45 acres

Detention Areas

3

Filter Marsh Areas

3

Site Pre-Treatment Dry Retention and Detention Volume Provided

1.05 ac-ft

Wetlands

5.83 acres

Other Surface Water (OSW)

0.98 acres

Total Wetlands and OSW

6.81 acres

Work in OSW

0.012 acres

Secondary Wetland Impacts

0.006 acres

Wetland and OSW Impacts Total

0.021 acres

Secondary Impacts Total

0.006 acres

Water Use Permit Number

11-01647-W

Formal Wetland Delineation Issued

November 20, 2023

FWD Number

11-109855-P

Listed Species Surveys Completed

February 14 & 28 and March 05 of 2025

Correspondence Date

June 03, 2025