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 MoreSustainability 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....
Typical Sections Paved Roads with Bioswale Plants
Document showing cross sections of roads and bioswale plants on Crystal Beach. ...
Typical Bioswale Plants Descriptions and Images
Document identifying and showing pictures of plants found in bioswales....
Trawl Data Study Species and Concerns in Clearwater Harbor
Document showing results and concerns after trawl data study in Clearwater Harbor....
St. Joseph Sound and Clearwater Harbor Trends in Temporal Seagrass Distribution Objectives and Approach
Charts showing the changes in seagrass distribution in St. Joseph Sound and Clearwater Harbor from 1999 to 2006, along with variable hotspots. ...
St. Joseph Sound and Clearwater Harbor Status of the Seagrass Resource Studies
2007 presentation on seagrasses in St. Joseph Sound & Clearwater Harbor, including information on study areas, grass varieties, and mapping and monitoring projects....
St. Joseph Sound and Clearwater Harbor in Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve
Overview of the St. Joseph Sound / Clearwater Harbor in the Pinellas County Aquatic Reserve, including its location, preservation activities and environmental concerns....