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…
Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound Sediment Management Plan and Impact
Documentation outlining the 2012 Sediment Management Plan for the Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound watersheds....
Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
Documentation detailing the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound prepared for Pinellas County in 2011....
Cedar Creek Restoration Plan
Aerial maps and design documentation detailing the city of Dunedin's restoration plan for Cedar Creek....
Cedar Creek Bacterial Pollution Control Plan for Impaired Findings
Document discussing the City of Dunedin's 2015 Bacterial Pollution Control Plan for Cedar Creek, including a 5-year implementation of city's response. ...
Brooker Creek Watershed Alternative BMP Analysis Report
Documentation detailing the 2010 Brooker Creek Watershed Alternative Best Management Practices Analysis for Pinellas County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District....
Bishop Creek Bacterial Pollution Control Plan for Impaired Findings
Document detailing the 2017 bacteria pollution control plan for Bishop Creek watershed in Clearwater and Safety Harbor....
Bishop and Mullet Creek Tidal Tributary Project Report
Full report describing the 2013 Bishop and Mullet Creek Tidal Tributary Project from Pinellas County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District....
Audubon of Florida Gulf Coast Ecosystem and Coastal Islands Sanctuaries Program
Document providing an overview of the Audubon of Florida Gulf Coast Ecosystem and Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries program based in Tampa....
Anclote River Watershed Management Master Project Plan
Final master plan describing the 2017 Pinellas County Anclote River Watershed Management Project....
Analytical Techniques and Pollutants Measured at Monitoring Station Sites
Documentation detailing the analytical techniques and pollutants that were measured at monitoring station sites....