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 EventsFree 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)…
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…
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....
Fort De Soto Bird Checklist Guide
Guide highlighting types of bird species you can find at Fort DeSoto Park, the Pinellas Bayway and Shell Key....
Watersheds and Municipal Boundaries Map
Map showing the 56 watersheds, five major bay areas, three major lakes and one major river in Pinellas County, along with municipal boundaries....
Pinellas County Youth Advisory Council Watershed Photo Contest
Graphic showcasing the photo by 2016 OUR #WTRSHD contest winner J.C. Pritchett III from St. Petersburg High School....
Wastewater-Stormwater Partnership 2019 CIP Preview
2019 CIP presentation highlighting the priority of protecting our waters through partnerships and an action plan and the related CIP projects in various cities around Pinellas County....
Wastewater-Stormwater Partnership Action Plan Progress Update, May 2018
Document providing progress updates on the Technical Working Group's Action Plan to address the challenge of managing wastewater infrastructure between different organizations within Pinellas County....
Wastewater-Stormwater Partnership Progress Report Presentation
PowerPoint presentation from 2018 reviewing the Partnership's progress on inflow and infiltration initiatives, addressing system hydraulic bottlenecks, rehabilitation/replacement programs for aging infrastructure and stormwater drainage improvements....
GuÃa Para Manejar las Bombillas Fundidas
Desechos Universales Resumen sobre las bombillas Bombillas que contienen metales peligrosos, tales como mercurio y plomo, son desechos peligrosos. El Condado Pinellas......
Report a Problem in Your Community
Report issues with air quality, potholes, sidewalks, illegal dumping, mistimed traffic signals, graffiti and more to Pinellas County on this webpage or......