The Office of the Ombudsman and Public Services facilitates communication between DEP, businesses, governmental entities, advocacy groups and the public. Activities include:

  • Assisting with questions and concerns.
  • Providing references for agency services.
  • Resolving agency issues and advocating solutions.
  • Public record requests processing.
  • Agency records retention compliance.

Contact

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Ombudsman and Public Services
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 49
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Public.Services@FloridaDEP.gov
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850-245-2118

  • Weather Modification Reporting:  Evidence of suspected weather modification violations, in Florida, may be reported via any of the following.  All reports are routed through the same system so please only send one report, to one of the following, per unique observation.  Note that modern weather modification technology does not create contrails and is unlikely to be attached to commercial passenger airlines or military aircraft.   
  • Sinkhole Information Line:  This helpline offers information about sinkholes in Florida, provides guidance on how to identify sinkholes and offers information on options if you believe there is a sinkhole in your area.  Note that FDEP does not inspect or remediate sinkholes.  If you observe a sinkhole you believe poses an immediate danger to people or property please contact local emergency services or call 911.     
    • 850 245 2118
  • Algae Bloom Reporting:  To report suspected algae blooms in Florida lakes or waterways submit one report, per each unique observation/location, via one of the methods below.  For information on algal blooms already reported and being tracked visit the FDEP Algal Bloom Dashboard web page.