Environmental Stewardship
Pinellas County is committed to being good stewards of the environment to ensure that our natural resources are preserved for generations to come.
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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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Small Quantity Generator Program
All counties in Florida are required by the legislature to establish and implement a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) notification and verification program......
Resources for Green Building Practices
Climate Change Energy Efficiency Florida Friendly Landscaping Historic Preservation & Sustainability Tree Canopy Preservation Water Resource Protection & Conservation Other Resources...
RESTORE Act
The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States (RESTORE) Act established the Gulf Coast Restoration......
Solid Waste Master Plan
The Solid Waste department developed a 30-year Solid Waste Master Plan with the vision of Zero Waste to Landfill by 2050. Along......
Manatees
Pinellas County recognizes the importance of manatee protection and has policies in place to protect seagrass beds and other habitats for endangered......
Dune Restoration
Natural dune systems used to extend the length of Pinellas County’s barrier islands. However, the primary dunes, which under natural conditions provide......
Sea Turtle Protection
All seven species of sea turtles are either endangered or threatened. The loggerhead is the most common sea turtle found in Pinellas......
Regulatory Programs
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Under the Federal Clean Water Act, counties and cities are required to reduce the amount of stormwater......