State 404 Program
A federal court order was issued just before midnight on Feb. 15, 2024, divesting, at least for now, DEP of its authority to issue State 404 Program permits in Florida. Consequently, all activity under the State 404 Program is paused until further order of the court.
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Kid Zone
Learn something new about Florida’s environment! Coloring pages, story maps and other activities invite learners of all ages to explore the land, the waterways and the plants and animals in Florida and beyond.
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Algal Bloom Monitoring, Response and Updates
DEP is committed to keeping Floridians updated on current algal blooms conditions and state response efforts. Subscribe to receive weekly status updates.
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Interactive Maps
Explore beach access locations, aquatic preserves, Florida GeoSites and more with interactive maps.
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Our Lands Our Legacy
Our Lands. Our Legacy. Learn more about the benefits of public lands, the recreational opportunities they provide, and the resources they protect.
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Protecting Florida Together
The Governor’s Executive Order directs strategic action with a focus on accountability, transparency and collaboration, and we must work together to take action to restore and protect the environment.
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DEP Storm Information
Click below for the Florida Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program
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About DEP
DEP, through statutory authority, is responsible for the administration, supervision, development, and conservation of Florida's natural resources.
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Blue-Green Algae Task Force
The Blue-Green Algae Task Force supports key funding and restoration initiatives focusing on expediting water quality improvements.
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Air
Air quality monitoring • Air emission permitting
and compliance • Power plant, transmission line
and natural gas pipeline certification
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Lands
Buy, sell and lease state lands • Land management
and conservation programs • Florida Forever
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Parks & Rec
State parks, trails, aquatic preserves and national
estuarine research reserves • Ecotourism
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Waste
Solid and hazardous waste permitting and compliance
• Petroleum storage systems • State
recycling program • Contaminated site cleanup
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Water
State water policy • Water resources permitting and compliance • Water quality standards and
restoration plans • Grant and loan programs
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About DEP
Mission • Vision and goals • Office of the Secretary •
Organization chart • Performance dashboard • Career
opportunities
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Document Resource Hub
The Document Resource Hub Search includes publications and forms available to the public that are stored on DEP’s website.
Additional resources, including DEP’s historical documentation is available on OCULUS, DEP's Electronic Management System.
Or try DEP's Enterprise Information Portal for access to more information including mapping and document links.
- DEP Annual Regulatory Plans
Press Releases
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Environmental Leaders Applaud Governor DeSantis and Cabinet for Approving 76,000+ Acres of Conservation Easements in Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor
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