Coastal Management
Pinellas County is home to 35 miles of beaches that impact our daily lives and attract visitors from around the world. Maintaining the coastline protects our environment, economy and way of life.
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Public Works Department
The Public Works Department manages environmental, stormwater and transportation systems to provide a safe, sustainable and vibrant community for the people of Pinellas County.
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Environmental Management Division
Environmental Management, a division of Public Works, is responsible for monitoring and protecting Pinellas County's environmental resources. This division conducts proactive monitoring and manages projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
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Pinellas County signed a 2026 beach nourishment project coordination agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), resolving longstanding concerns from the......
Sand Key Barrier Island
Background The barrier island called Sand Key extends from Clearwater Pass (Sand Key Park in Clearwater) to John’s Pass in Madeira Beach.......
Help our sea turtles thrive this nesting season
Residents and visitors enjoying the Pinellas County beaches are asked to take simple actions to help sea turtles have a successful nesting......
Pinellas County begins beach nourishment project
Sand placement is underway on Sand Key. The nourishment will proceed south along the beach. The tentative construction schedule and map for......
County to begin major beach nourishment project
Construction will begin in the coming days on Pinellas County’s emergency beach nourishment project, which will include much of Sand Key, Treasure......
County Commission approves beach nourishment project
Pinellas County will undertake a one-time emergency beach nourishment project that will partially restore protection of coastal communities and infrastructure by replacing......
2025 Pinellas County Beach Nourishment Project
Project Overview The Pinellas County Commission, on June 17, 2025, authorized funding for a one-time emergency beach nourishment project to include placing......
Pinellas contingent visits Washington to vote for beach nourishment
A Pinellas County delegation led by County Commissioner Kathleen Peters traveled to Washington this week to further efforts to reestablish federally funded......
Commissioners press need for Sand Key beach nourishment easements
The Pinellas County Commission was well-represented Thursday at an event intended to urge property owners to sign construction easements for the Sand......
BCC adopts sand dune protection ordinance
Recognizing the vital role sand dunes play in protecting the barrier island communities from erosion damage caused by storms, the Pinellas County......