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, responds to citizen inquiries and manages various projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
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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....
Your Guide To Flood Information in Pinellas County
Know Your Risk for Flooding Pinellas County often has storms that cause flooding. Flooding can occur when there is heavy rainfall or......
Prevent Prohibited Drainage Connections
What Is A Prohibited Connection? A prohibited connection is any direct or indirect connection to the storm drainage system that results in......
Prevent Construction Pollution
Pinellas County’s stormwater ordinance, Article VI, Chapter 58, is intended to protect the water quality and natural habitat of creeks, lakes and......
The Pollution Solution
Best Management Practices for Restaurants Best management practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants — such as......
Let’s Make it Clear
Pool Construction & Maintenance Best Management Practices Best management practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants — such......