Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Programs

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...

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...

Yacht and boats at the marina in the evening

Clean Boating Programs

Marina facilities voluntarily unite under the Florida Clean Marina Program to implement environmental best management practices.

Clean Vessel Act Grant Program

Provides funding assistance for the purchase, installation and maintenance of pumpout equipment for marinas.

Grayton Beach State Park - Fence on the beach

Coastal Construction Control Line Program

Protects coastal systems by regulating structures and activities that can cause beach erosion, destabilize dunes, damage upland properties, or...

Bahia Honda State Park - Sunset over the bridge

Coastal Engineering and Geology Group

The Coastal Engineering and Geology Group (CEGG) within the Engineering, Hydrology and Geology (EHG) Program provides technical expertise and...

Orbicella faveolata coral colony with reef fish

Coral Reef Conservation Program

Coordinates research and monitoring, develops management strategies, and promotes partnerships to protect the coral reefs, hard-bottom communities,...

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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