Watershed
Every square foot of land in Pinellas County drains into an open body of water. Our watershed efforts aim to limit the fertilizers, trash and more that wash into our waterways.
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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.
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Diagram of a Watershed Area
Illustration and diagram depicting what a watershed area looks like....
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound featuring analysis of natural resources and historical content....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. ...
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....