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, responds to citizen inquiries and manages various projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
Learn MoreNews
- News July 10, 2024 Pass-a-Grille full beach nourishment to resume
- News July 2, 2024 Pinellas County seeks input on community flooding
- News May 29, 2024 Rainy season fertilizer restrictions begin June 1
- Story May 20, 2024 Solid Waste encourages residents to properly dispose of rechargeable batteries to keep employees safe
- News May 3, 2024 What to know, do during turtle nesting season
Events
View All EventsHousehold Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
Household Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
Business Electronics & Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Business Electronic and Chemical Collection Events occur on the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00am to 4:00pm….
Household Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
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…
Lake Shore Estates Roadway and Drainage Phase II Plans
Plans detailing Phase II of the roadway and drainage improvements for Lakeshore Estates in Palm Harbor....
Klosterman Bayou and Joes Creek Field and Lab Nutrient Source Evaluation
The final report detailing the Klosterman Bayou and Joe's Creek Nutrient Source Evaluation's field and labwork from February 2010....
Joes Creek Oxygen and Nutrients TMDL Implementation Plan
Plan detailing how to reduce nutrient loads and improve or maintain the dissolved oxygen levels in Joe's Creek to the Total Maximum Daily Load level....
Joes Creek Bacterial Pollution Control Plan for Impaired Water Restoration
The Bacterial Pollution Control Plan detailing the water restoration of Joe's Creek in south-central Pinellas County....
Finding a Previous Permit Web Page Instructions
Instructional guide to finding a previous water and navigation permit by searching permit applications online....
Diagram of a Watershed Area
Illustration and diagram depicting what a watershed area looks like....
Curlew Creek-Smith Bayou Bee Branch WMP Meeting Notice and Map
Announcement notifying residents of the Curlew Creek-Smith Bayou (Bee Branch) Watershed Management Plan public meeting and open house....
Cross Bayou Watershed Alternatives BMP Analysis Report
Report outlining the 2013 Alternatives Analysis of the Cross Bayou Watershed Management Plan for Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and Southwest Florida Water Management District....
Cross Bayou Cleanup Photos
Photos showcasing volunteers participating in a 2014 Cross Bayou Cleanup event. ...
Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound State of the Resource Report for Protections
2011 State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound featuring analysis of natural resources and historical content....