All DEP Programs

banner photo of radio-collared manatee and tilapia nests in Silver Glen Spring

Alternative Restoration Plans

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is working statewide to encourage local stakeholders to develop plans at the earliest practical...

Oleta River State Park - A new growth of mangroves

Aquatic Preserve Program

Florida has 42 aquatic preserves, encompassing 2.6 million acres, along Florida's coastline, except for four located inland near springs and rivers...

Looking westward at the Florida capitol building in Tallahassee, Florida.

Aquifer Protection Program - UIC

Implements Florida's Underground Injection Control program, which provides necessary disposal while protecting underground sources of drinking water.

Don Pedro Island State Park - Calico Crab on the Beach

Beach Survey Services

Maintains a statewide geodetic control network and surveys the coastline of Florida.

Honeymoon Island State Park - Blue Skies & White Sands on the beach

Beaches

Protect, restore and manage Florida's coastal systems and 825 miles of sandy coastline.

Beaches Funding Program

Grants to local governments for the planning and implementation of beach and inlet management projects.

Closeup view ofg A dredging project removes sand from Clam Pass

Beaches, Inlets and Ports Program

Manages permits for coastal construction seaward of the mean high water line as well as permits for activities such as pier construction and...

Lake Louisa State Park - Lily Pads floating on the water

Bioassessment Program

Biological assessment is an applied scientific discipline that uses the response of resident aquatic biological communities to various stressors as a...

Budget and Planning

Assists programs with appropriations strategy development and uncommon funding situations, coaches employees to develop expertise in budgeting and...

Bahia Honda State Park - Sunset over the bridge

Bureau of Appraisal

Supports land acquisition, disposition and management by contracting with independent appraisers throughout the state for unbiased opinion of the...

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About DEP

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystems.

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3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Public.Services@FloridaDEP.gov 850-245-2118