Business Details
35 Years
experience
Coastal Engineering Solutions in Naples, FL
Humiston & Moore Engineers was established in 1991 to specialize in civil engineering projects within dynamic coastal zones. Our team combines state-of-the-art technical tools with decades of hands-on experience to develop practical solutions for coastal challenges. We work closely with coastal communities, governmental agencies, and private property owners to address erosion control, beach nourishment, inlet maintenance, and FEMA flood mapping.Our philosophy emphasizes understanding complex coastal processes to design projects that restore natural systems while meeting regulatory and environmental requirements. With expertise in numerical modeling and coastal construction, we deliver innovative solutions tailored to unique site conditions across Florida and beyond.
Services
Beach Nourishment
Erosion Control
Coastal Zone Management
FEMA Flood Mapping
Numerical Modeling
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized coastal engineering experience.
- Our team employs state-of-the-art numerical modeling tools for precise analysis.
- We prioritize solutions that restore natural coastal ecosystems.
- Our engineers hold advanced degrees and certifications in coastal engineering.
- We have completed successful projects across Florida's diverse coastal zones.
Services
Beach Nourishment
Beach nourishment involves replenishing eroded shorelines with sand to restore natural habitats and protect coastal infrastructure. Our engineers analyze sand compatibility, identify offshore sources, and design cost-effective hydraulic dredging solutions. This process enhances storm protection while maintaining ecological balance for sea turtle nesting and recreational use.
Erosion Control
Erosion control solutions include breakwaters, T-groins, and dune restoration to mitigate coastal recession. We employ numerical modeling to optimize structural designs that work with natural littoral processes. Our projects balance upland protection with minimizing impacts to adjacent beaches and marine ecosystems.
Numerical Modeling
Numerical modeling predicts coastal processes like wave transformation and sediment transport. Our team uses advanced software to simulate erosion patterns, inlet dynamics, and flood scenarios. This data-driven approach informs design criteria for sustainable beach restoration and flood mitigation projects.
FEMA Flood Mapping
FEMA flood mapping services identify coastal hazard zones through wave modeling and elevation certificate analysis. We assist clients with LOMR/LOMA applications to revise flood designations. Our expertise reduces insurance costs and supports compliant development in high-risk coastal areas.
Coastal Zone Management
Coastal zone management integrates beach monitoring, inlet studies, and habitat preservation into comprehensive plans. We develop strategies for sustainable sand management, regulatory compliance, and ecosystem protection. Our work includes environmental impact assessments and long-term monitoring protocols for coastal communities.
People
Brett D. Moore
President / Principal Engineer
Brett Moore has over 30 years of coastal engineering experience, specializing in beach restoration and erosion control. He co-founded Humiston & Moore Engineers in 1991 after working with Florida's coastal agencies. He holds a master's in Coastal Engineering from the University of Delaware and serves on Florida's Coastal Engineering Technical Advisory Committee.
Mohamed A. Dabees
Vice President & Senior Coastal Modeler
Dr. Dabees is a Diplomate in the ASCE Academy of Coastal Engineers with 20+ years of modeling expertise. He specializes in tidal inlet dynamics and long-term coastal morphology. His innovative research on inlet stability has been published in leading journals, and he directs complex numerical modeling projects for federal and state agencies.
Marc Damon
Coastal Engineer / Modeler
Marc Damon focuses on coastal design and numerical wave modeling using tools like Bouss-2D. He has developed automated geotechnical analysis procedures and supports FEMA flood mapping projects. With a master's from Florida Tech, he specializes in borrow area design and sediment transport analysis for beach restoration.
Steve Foge
Senior Staff Engineer
Steve Foge leads data coordination for beach and inlet projects, specializing in digital terrain modeling and volumetric analysis. With 20+ years at H&M, he ensures quality control for construction drawings and monitoring reports. His expertise includes hydrographic survey analysis and acoustic Doppler current profiler data interpretation.
Questions
What coastal engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in beach nourishment, erosion control, FEMA flood mapping, numerical modeling, and coastal zone management for Florida's dynamic shorelines.
How do you ensure sand compatibility for beach restoration?
We analyze grain size, mineral composition, and color of offshore sand sources to match native beach material, ensuring ecological compatibility and project longevity.
Can you assist with FEMA flood zone revisions?
Yes, we conduct wave modeling and elevation analysis to support LOMR/LOMA applications that revise flood designations for coastal properties.
What makes your erosion control solutions unique?
Our designs balance structural protection with natural coastal processes, using breakwaters and T-groins that minimize downdrift impacts while restoring habitats.
Do you work with both public and private clients?
We serve coastal communities, government agencies, and private property owners with projects ranging from municipal beach restoration to individual erosion control.
How do you handle complex permitting processes?
Our team coordinates regulatory approvals for Joint Coastal Permits, Water Resources Permits, and federal authorizations, streamlining compliance with state and federal agencies.
