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
- News April 14, 2026 Pinellas County shares mosquito prevention tips
- News March 26, 2026 Pinellas County to host free countywide tire disposal event on April 18
- News March 19, 2026 Pinellas County Holds Tree Distribution Event
- News February 20, 2026 Volunteers, sponsors sought for Cross Bayou/Joe’s Creek Cleanup
- News December 29, 2025 Flood Vulnerability Assessment virtual public meeting scheduled for January
Events
View All EventsPinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour- Pinellas County Employees
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Free Countywide Tire Disposal Event
Pinellas County is hosting a free tire collection event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can bring up to 12 tires (no rims and no tires over 36 inches) to one of three free and convenient drop-off locations.
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
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)…
Information & Resources
Fertilizer & Landscape Information
When fertilizer is applied incorrectly or before heavy rain, it washes off lawns and into stormdrains, which lead straight to our waterways….
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…
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 Plan
Pinellas County’s Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, completed in 2023, will guide the County’s resiliency initiatives for years to come. Based on a…
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…
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....
Stormwater Runoff into Water Graphic
Graphic that showcases the path of water runoff and the dangers that things like fertilizer, motor oil and pet waste pose to our streams, creeks, rivers and bays. ...
Stevenson Creek Watershed Plan and Project Implementation 1999-2007
Overview of the Stevenson Creek watershed plan, including current and proposed projects, from 1999-2007. ...
Starkey Road Basin Watershed BMP Analysis Report 2013
Watershed management plan for the Starkey Road Basin. This report includes an analysis of all project alternatives, as well as cost estimates. ...
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....