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, responds to citizen inquiries and manages various projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
Learn MoreSea Level Rise & Storm Surge Vulnerability Assessment
Overview Pinellas County is ready to face the unprecedented challenge in the coming decades of adapting to climate change and sea level......
Coastal Management Program
Pinellas County is a peninsula with 35 miles of sandy beaches on 11 barrier islands. The sand is what attracts visitors from......
Shell Key North Pass and the Grand Canal
Background In recent years, large amounts of sand have accumulated at the entrance of Grand Canal (Dents Channel). A recent feasibility study......
Living Shorelines Program
Protect Your Property & Help the Environment Living shorelines use natural elements such as oyster reefs, marsh grasses and mangroves to protect......
Sustainability and Resiliency Initiatives
With nearly 600 miles of coastline, pristine ecosystems and some of the nation’s top beaches, Pinellas County is a popular place to......
Pinellas County awarded $28.6 million for environmental resilience projects
Projects include utilities water and wastewater system improvements and living shoreline at Phillippe Park Pinellas County has been awarded $28.6 million in......
Sustainability and Resiliency Report
This inaugural progress report provides a snapshot of the many Sustainability and Resiliency accomplishments made in Pinellas County....
Recycle Guide (PDF)
View and download the Recycle Guide-an annual publication produced by the Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste. ...
Water Quality Status and Trends in Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound
Document explaining and providing results of water quality monitoring in Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound....
Typical Sections Shell and Paved Road with Bioswale Plants
Document showing cross section of shell and paved roads with bioswale plants on Crystal Beach....