Sustainability & Resiliency
Making our community more sustainable and resilient means managing our resources responsibly, reducing our carbon footprint and reducing our vulnerability to threats like climate change and hurricanes.
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Sustainability and Resiliency Office
Sustainability and Resiliency, an office within County Administration, strives to make Pinellas County more sustainable and resilient to current vulnerabilities and future conditions, promote the wise use of resources, and reduce our overall carbon footprint, through internal governmental practices and external community services.
Learn MoreNews
- Story March 9, 2023 Department of Solid Waste Achieves Accreditation
- Story March 1, 2023 County saves thousands by converting to LED streetlights
- News February 6, 2023 UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas launches third season of popular podcast, Naturally Florida
- News January 25, 2023 2023 Recycle Guide now available
- News December 12, 2022 Pinellas County Utilities offers rebates to homeowners for sewer pipe inspections and replacements
Projects
View All ProjectsSustainability and Resiliency Action Plan
Pinellas County is currently developing its first comprehensive Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan, which will set the foundation for all of the…
Pinellas Trail North Gap Project
Overview The Pinellas Trail Loop is a 75-mile regional trail network that provides Pinellas County residents and visitors with an additional safe,…
Sea Level Rise & Storm Surge Vulnerability Assessment
Overview Sea levels are rising and, as a result, storm surge is becoming more severe. Pinellas County’s unique geography, 590 miles of…
Flood Mitigation Action Plan
Overview Pinellas County is developing a countywide Flood Mitigation Action Plan (FMAP) to make the county more resilient to flooding and other…
Programs
View All ProgramsSmall Quantity Generator Program
All counties in the State of Florida are required by the Legislature to establish and implement a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) notification…
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…
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…
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas launches third season of popular podcast, Naturally Florida
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas and Polk County have launched the third season of the popular podcast, Naturally Florida. The podcast is for those......
2023 Recycle Guide now available
The new and updated 2023 Recycle Guide is now available at schools, libraries throughout Pinellas County and online. The guide provides readers......
Pinellas County Utilities offers rebates to homeowners for sewer pipe inspections and replacements
Pinellas County Utilities today announced that eligible sewer customers who own single-family home properties and follow program guidelines can apply for rebates......
BCC to host free Fresh Food Giveaway on Dec. 16
As part of a countywide effort to meet the growing need for food assistance, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC)......
Annual update of local hazard mitigation strategy plan complete
Pinellas County, its municipal partners and other stakeholders have updated this year’s Pinellas County local hazard mitigation strategy (LMS). The LMS is......
Hurricane Preparedness Day brings information to hundreds of residents
Hurricane season is here, and to help residents prepare, Pinellas County hosted a free Hurricane Preparedness Day event on June 4, providing......
Pinellas County awarded $700,000 grant to continue vulnerability assessment efforts
Pinellas County was awarded $700,000 in grant funding Tuesday from the State of Florida’s Resilient Florida Grant Program to complete the second......
Hurricane exercise has countywide benefits
Local government and partner personnel across Pinellas County train year-round to practice preparation and response to disasters. This year a simulated Category......
Pinellas County convenes Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Committee
Pinellas County is convening an expansive and diverse advisory committee that will help finalize the County’s first Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan......
Pinellas County awarded $28.6 million for environmental resilience projects
Projects include utilities water and wastewater system improvements and living shoreline at Phillippe Park Pinellas County has been awarded $28.6 million in......