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…
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....
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....