Honeymoon Island State Park - Tidal pool and Red sky

Northwest District Compliance Assurance Program

Compliance is a priority for DEP because it is key to protecting public health and the environment. DEP takes a proactive approach to protecting Florida’s environment through education and outreach.
Highlands Hammock State Park - Looking up through the trees

Northwest District Office of the Director

The Northwest Regulatory District is one of six districts that provide a regional presence for the department’s regulatory divisions. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida Panhandle.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - Seagull flying

Northwest District Permitting

Florida’s environmental laws require sites to be developed, projects to be built, and facilities to be operated in a manner that is protective of the environment.
The Suwannee River

Northwest District Public Outreach

Learn more about public records, media relations, outreach and the Office of the Ombudsman and Public Services.
Photograph of Weeki Wachee River

NPDES Stormwater Program

Regulates point source discharges from three potential sources: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), construction activities and industrial activities.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - Seagull flying

Office of Air Monitoring

The Office of Air Monitoring oversees air monitoring operations across the state of Florida and assesses the air quality for over 90 percent of Florida’s 21 million citizens.
Wispy Clouds at St. George Island State Park

Office of Business Planning

The Office of Business Planning oversees all business management functions necessary to operate the division plus various activities required by the Federal Clean Air Act.

Office of Environmental Services

Administers the Florida Forever program, the Acquisition and Restoration Council process, and compliance of land management and planning for all conservation lands owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.
Hillsborough River State Park - Bridge crossing the river

Office of Greenways and Trails

Provides statewide leadership and coordination to establish, expand and promote the Florida Greenways and Trails System.
Gasparilla Island State Park - Willet on the beach

Office of Park Planning

The Office of Park Planning provides a wide range of technical support and professional services beneficial to management of the Florida Park Service.