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…
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......
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 for the first-time or renew your registration as a professional mangrove trimmer with Pinellas County Department of......
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, it is recommended you complete......
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......