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…
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....
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....