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.
Learn MoreCommissioners 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......
Pinellas County awarded NOAA grant to clean up tires from Tampa Bay and Gulf of America
Pinellas County has accepted a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for marine debris removal. The County will use......
Beach Nourishment and Easements
Pinellas County Beaches There are 35 miles of beaches in Pinellas County and 12 miles are regularly nourished by U.S. Army Corps......
Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment advances to next phase
Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment has been mostly completed south of Paradise Grille and will move to the north end of the beach early......
Pass-a-Grille full beach nourishment to resume
Pinellas County has received authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin full nourishment of Pass-a-Grille beach. Sand placement will......
Pass-a-Grille Beach Nourishment
Project Overview Pinellas County completed a nourishment of Pass-a-Grille beach that was performed in phases. During the first phase, between 5,000 and......
Oyster Shell Recycling Pilot Program
Why Recycle Oyster Shells? There is no reason for discarded oyster shells to be sent to a landfill when they can be......
Emergency Beach Erosion Control Project
Project Overview Pinellas County conducted an emergency shoreline restoration project to mitigate critical erosion caused by Hurricane Idalia. The project consisted of......
Retro-fit program offers conversion to turtle-friendly lighting
Artificial lighting along Pinellas County beaches can put sea turtle hatchlings at risk. New funding for an existing program will make it......