The Submerged Lands Environmental Resource Coordination (SLERC) regulates activities involving the alteration of surface water flows. This includes new activities in uplands that generate stormwater runoff from upland construction, as well as dredging and filling in wetlands and other surface waters. Environmental Resource Permit applications are processed by either the department or one of the state's water management districts, in accordance with the division of responsibilities specified in operating agreements between the department and the water management districts. The SLERC Program is in effect throughout the state.
| Southwest District SLERC Contact | Phone Number and Email |
|---|---|
| SLERC Permitter of the Day |
813-470-5700 |
Fill out this form for SLERC Complaints or Citizen Concerns
| SLERC Compliance Contact Name | Phone and Email |
|---|---|
|
Hannah Westervelt Environmental Administrator |
813-470-5752 |
| SLERC Permitting Contact Name | Phone and Email |
|---|---|
|
Shannon Lenhart Environmental Administrator |
813-470-5939 |
Helpful Links
Submerged Lands Environmental Resources Coordination
Permit Applications Under Review
Permitting Application Subscription Service (PASS)
Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) Frequently Asked Questions
DEP Wetland Guidance -- Elimination and Reduction of Impacts
DEP Wetland Guidance -- Where do I start? How do I know if I have wetlands?
DEP Wetland Guidance -- Mitigation
Pre-application Meetings
For Local Program Delegation, forms and additional information on Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination (SLERC), please visit the main ERP page.
SLERC Delegated Counties in the Southwest District:
Hillsborough County
Christina Bryant
General Manager
Wetlands Department
Environmental Protection Commission
3629 Queen Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
P: (813) 627-2600, ext. 1218
Pinellas County
Brian Brown
Environmental Manager
Public Works/Ecological Service Unit
Pinellas County Public Works Department
22211 U.S. 19 N.
Clearwater, FL 33765
P: (727) 464-8900
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