At Cardinal Foundation Services, we specialize in managing, permitting, and constructing infrastructure projects that intersect with or border Waters of the United States (WOTUS). As trusted WOTUS contractors serving Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Waco–Temple–Bryan, and Tyler–Longview–Lufkin–Nacogdoches, we offer turnkey environmental and engineering services that ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations, and state water standards.
Whether you’re building near wetlands, streams, rivers, or flood zones, we handle everything from WOTUS permitting and engineering assessments to stormwater management, spill prevention, and long-term compliance support—across both urban and rural regions of Texas.
We work with developers, municipalities, energy companies, engineers, landowners, and contractors involved in:
Land development near wetlands or streams
Industrial or commercial projects near WOTUS boundaries
Oil & gas sites, energy infrastructure, and utility lines
Roads, bridges, and flood control systems
Detention and retention ponds near regulated waterways
We streamline Section 404 and 401 permitting, ensuring your project meets all U.S. Army Corps and EPA requirements from planning through execution.
Our team includes Clean Water Act specialists who interpret federal and state guidelines to keep your construction, remediation, or development project compliant.
We are experienced in engineering and constructing projects that cross, border, or affect WOTUS-designated water bodies, including culverts, bridges, roads, levees, and detention basins.
We implement SPCC Plans (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) and SWPPP strategies (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans) to minimize environmental risk and satisfy EPA and TCEQ standards.
From jurisdictional determinations and hydrological studies to mitigation planning, we offer full-scope engineering support tailored to environmentally sensitive locations.
Insurance & Regulatory Specialists – We understand what developers, contractors, and insurers require for WOTUS risk management and permitting.
Clean Water Act Expertise – We navigate complex environmental laws to keep your project compliant and moving forward.
Proven Track Record in Texas – We’ve successfully delivered projects that intersect or impact WOTUS throughout urban and rural Texas.
Start-to-Finish Support – From permitting to final inspection, we manage every detail to help avoid fines, delays, or environmental violations.
WOTUS includes streams, wetlands, rivers, lakes, intermittent tributaries, and other surface waters that fall under federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction.
Yes. Construction that impacts or disturbs a WOTUS typically requires Section 404/401 permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state-level water quality certifications.
You risk project shutdowns, costly fines, or federal enforcement. Our team ensures you meet every requirement before breaking ground.
We perform jurisdictional determinations and wetland delineations in partnership with qualified environmental consultants and engineers.
Cardinal Foundation Services provides WOTUS compliance, permitting, and construction services in major metro and rural regions across Texas, including:
📍 Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex
📍 Houston & Surrounding Areas
📍 Austin & Central Texas
📍 San Antonio Metro Area
📍 Waco – Temple – Bryan Region
📍 Tyler – Longview – Lufkin – Nacogdoches (East Texas Corridor)