Lake Louisa State Park - view across the lake

Mining and Mitigation Program

The Mining and Mitigation Program regulates mining in Florida. Staff review ERPs and reclamation plans for mines and handle permitting, compliance, inspection and enforcement activities at mine sites.
sunset over Apalachicola Bay

National Estuarine Research Reserves - Apalachicola

The research reserve includes the lower 52 miles of the Apalachicola River and floodplain as well as most of Apalachicola Bay.
An aerial view of a salt marsh at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

National Estuarine Research Reserves - Guana - Tolomato - Matanzas

The GTM Research Reserve protects 75,761 acres south of Jacksonville on Florida's northeast coast.
An aerial photo of coastal mangroves at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

National Estuarine Research Reserves - Rookery Bay

Located at the northern end of the Ten Thousand Islands on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the research reserve includes one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America.
Oleta River State Park - A new growth of mangroves

Nonmandatory Land Reclamation Program

Funding for the reclamation of mined phosphate lands, mined prior to 1975, identified in a 1980 report.
Rainbow Springs State Park - View of the springs

Nonpoint Source Funds

Federal and state grants for projects and practices that reduce water pollution from nonpoint sources such as stormwater.
Conference Room

Northeast District Administration

Contact information for the Director’s Office · Business Planning · Compliance Assurance · Permitting Program · Language Barrier Assistance
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park - Sun peeking through the trees across the water

Northeast District Compliance Assurance

The Northeast District provides compliance assistance through site visits, technical support, workshops, pre-application meetings and online, printable materials.
Big Lagoon State Park - View from the boardwalk

Northeast District Permitting

Environmental permits help minimize potential environmental disruption as a result of common human activities. DEP works closely with all parties in implementing its regulatory programs.
Image of a bridge within St. Andrews State Park

Northeast District Topics of Interest

Information about current and ongoing topics of interest to the public.