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…
Shorebirds
Florida is home to many shorebirds and sea birds. Some of the common birds that nest in Pinellas County are black skimmers,......
Submit an Asbestos Notification
Asbestos notifications should be submitted through the Pinellas County Access Portal. Click the link below, then follow these steps: Read and accept......
Request Inspection for Silt Fence Installation
To request an inspection of a silt fence installation, please visit the Pinellas County Access Portal....
Register as a Professional Mangrove Trimmer
Complete this form to register with Pinellas County Department of Public Works Water and Navigation as a professional mangrove trimmer, or to......
Apply for a Docks/Dredge and Fill Permit
The Water and Navigation section handles the permitting of docks and dredge and fill projects in both the unincorporated areas of Pinellas......
Apply for a Mangrove Trimming Permit
Mangroves provide valuable habitat and erosion control along our coastlines, which makes their protection critical. To trim mangroves in Pinellas County, you......
Register for Landscape Maintenance BMP Course
If you get paid to mow, prune, edge, trim trees or use a blower in Pinellas County, then you must complete a......
Apply for an Air Permit
Your business may need an air permit if any of your operations or equipment release air emissions (dust, vapors, fumes, etc.). Learn......
BP Projects Under Consideration
On Aug. 4, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners held a public work session to discuss project ideas submitted by citizens for......
Summary of BCC Approved Projects
The listed projects and associated funding were approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on Dec. 13, 2016. County staff work......