Environment
Pinellas County is home to beautiful beaches, parks, preserves and waterways. All residents have a role to play in protecting those natural resources through proper environmental practices.
Featured Government Office
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 MoreNews
- Story January 8, 2025 A Year in Review: How Good is Pinellas County at Recycling?
- News December 26, 2024 Here’s how to dispose of your Christmas tree
- News December 12, 2024 Pinellas County awarded NOAA grant to clean up tires from Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico
- News October 4, 2024 With spike in mosquito-borne illness detection, take extra care
- News September 6, 2024 Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment advances to next phase
Events
View All EventsHousehold Chemical Collection at HHW North
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection for household chemicals. Located at HHW North, 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)…
Household Chemical Collection at HHW North
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection for household chemicals. Located at HHW North, 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)…
Household Chemical Collection at HHW North
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection for household chemicals. Located at HHW North, 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)…
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour- Weekend Tour!
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Information & Resources
Fertilizer & Landscape Information
Incorrect use of fertilizer, excessive irrigation, and poor landscape debris management can allow nutrients to leach into the groundwater and wash into…
Marine Safety
Pinellas County’s Marine Safety Unit keeps our waterways safe by monitoring and maintaining County-owned waterway markers and removing abandoned, at-risk or derelict…
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…
RESTORE Act
The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States (RESTORE) Act established the Gulf Coast Restoration…
Projects
View All ProjectsBaypointe Stormwater Conservation Area
Project Overview The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in January 2020 to purchase approximately 40 acres in Seminole formerly…
Resilient Pinellas Action Plan
In 2023, Pinellas County completed its Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, which will guide the County’s sustainability and resiliency initiatives for years to…
Programs
View All ProgramsAdopt-A-Pond
Help decrease flooding, improve water quality and create habitat for wildlife in your area by participating in Pinellas County’s Adopt-A-Pond program. As…
Air Quality Program
Pinellas County’s Air Quality Program is dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing our local air quality for the health and welfare of…
Baskets for Beaches
The Baskets for Beaches program enables you to make a difference by collecting trash as you walk the beach. Grab a basket…
Clean Marina Program
Boater Benefits The Clean Marina Program helps boaters protect waterways and marine life from pollution. Participating boaters and marina staff learn: How…
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....
St. Joseph Sound and Clearwater Harbor Area History 1880-present
Presentation of the history of St. Joseph Sound and the Clearwater Harbor area from 1880 to present....
St Joseph Sound and Clearwater Harbor Historic Tidal Circulation Changes and Solutions
Presentation by Nicole A. Elko, Ph.D., discussing the tidal circulation changes in St. Joseph Sound / Clearwater Harbor from 1848 until 2007. ...
Roosevelt Stormwater Facility Improvements Meeting Notice and Location
Informational pamphlet on a 2019 neighborhood meeting to discuss planned stormwater facility improvements at 43rd Street North and Lake Boulevard in Pinellas County....
Roosevelt Creek Stormwater Facility Improvements Engineering Plans
Engineering plans for improvements to the Roosevelt Creek stormwater facility. Plans include cross sections, grading and proposed drainage for both the east and west areas. ...
Roosevelt Creek Nutrient Source Evaluation and Assessment Final Report
Final report on work by Environmental Research & Design, Inc. (ERD) to identify the source of elevated nutrient levels in the Roosevelt Creek drainage basin in Pinellas County....
Roosevelt Creek Channel 5 Drainage Improvements Alternatives Engineering Report
A report that evaluates different preliminary options to improve the flow of water through the Roosevelt Creek Channel No. 5 in Pinellas County to alleviate flooding and potentially reduce pollution levels. ...
Questions and Concerns Response Letter to WHA and H for H
Response letter written to the Walsingham Horseman’s Association (WHA) and Kiwanis Horses for Handicapped of Pinellas (H for H) addressing their feedback on the Stormwater Management Feasibility Study....
WHA and H for H Letter
Letter to the Walsingham Horseman's Association (WHA) and Kiwanis Horses for Handicapped Foundation of Pinellas (H for H), providing an update on the stormwater management project and requesting feedback. ...
Pinellas Park Ditch 5 Bonn Creek BPCP for Impairment and TMDL
This report documents the efforts made by the City of Pinellas Park to address the Pinellas Park Ditch No. 5 fecal coliform Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). ...