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, responds to citizen inquiries and manages various projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
Learn MoreNews
- News April 24, 2024 Pinellas County Utilities to host free Water Conservation Expo April 27
- News April 19, 2024 For Arbor Day, Urban Forestry to give away trees
- News April 9, 2024 Pinellas County recognized by FEMA administrator for flood rating
- Story March 28, 2024 Public Works Air Quality Section accepts first new high-tech air monitor from EPA Region 4
- News March 11, 2024 Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 10
Events
View All EventsHousehold Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
Business Electronics & Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Business Electronic and Chemical Collection Events occur on the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00am to 4:00pm….
Household Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
Household Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
Information & Resources
Fertilizer & Landscape Information
Incorrect use of fertilizer, excessive irrigation, and poor landscape debris management can allow nutrients to leach into the groundwater and wash into…
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…
Sustainability and 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 Action Plan
In 2023, Pinellas County completed its Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, which will guide the County’s sustainability and resiliency initiatives for years to…
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. When…
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…
Resilient Infrastructure Initiatives
Surrounded by water and located in sub-tropical climate, Pinellas County faces many natural and manmade hazards. In addition to the ongoing threat......
Sustainability and 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......
Typical Sections Shell and Paved Road with Bioswale Plants
Document showing cross section of shell and paved roads with bioswale plants on Crystal Beach....
Typical Bioswale Plants Descriptions and Images
Document identifying and showing pictures of plants found in bioswales....
Lake Shore Estates Road and Drainage Public Meeting Notice Spanish
Spanish version of a notice announcing a public meeting on the Lake Shore Estates Road and Drainage Improvements project....
Lakeshore Estates Road and Drainage Public Meeting Notice English
Announcement highlighting a March 2018 public meeting notice on the Lakeshore Estates Road and Drainage Improvements project....
Lakeshore Estates Road and Drainage Project Public Meeting Presentation
Presentation highlighting a March 2018 public information meeting on the Lakeshore Estates Roadway and Drainage Improvements project....
Lake Shore Estates Roadway and Drainage Project Plans
Full plans detailing the Lake Shore Estates Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project with diagrams and project details for each road....
Lake Shore Estates Roadway and Drainage Phase II Plans
Plans detailing Phase II of the roadway and drainage improvements for Lakeshore Estates in Palm Harbor....
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......