Lake Louisa State Park - view across the lake

Ombudsman and Public Services

The Office of the Ombudsman and Public Services is the main intake for answering general department questions, processing public record requests, reporting issues and corresponding with constituents.
Water color of Palm Beach, aerial view of Florida

Onsite Sewage Program

Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), commonly referred to as septic systems, are currently used for wastewater disposal by approximately 30% of Florida’s population
St. Andrews State Park - Sea Urchins underwater

Outer Continental Shelf Program

DEP oversees activities in federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf to ensure consistency with state laws and policies.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - View from Inside the Lighthouse

Park Mapping and Databases

The Mapping and Database Management Section maintains a well-organized, comprehensive repository of assets located in state parks.
Oleta River State Park - A new growth of mangroves

Permit Review & Compliance Assurance

The Permit Review Section and the Compliance Assurance Section coordinates statewide regulatory activities among the State's district air programs, local air programs and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
marsh at sunset

Permitting and Compliance Assistance Program

Responsible for implementing the state's financial assurance and financial responsibility programs for Solid and Hazardous Waste and Tanks programs.
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park - Sun peeking through the trees across the water

Petroleum Restoration Program

Oversees cleanup of sites contaminated by petroleum and petroleum products from stationary petroleum storage systems.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park - Sea Foam on the Coquina Rocks

Phosphate Management Program

The Phosphate Management Program implements industrial wastewater permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities for the phosphate industry.
Aerial Image of Piney Point

Piney Point

Piney Point Site Closure Progress Response and Closure Activities | Frequent Questions | Timeline | Archived Updates PINEY POINT CLOSURE ACTIVITIES Current Status of Closure Work: OGS-South: CLOSED The receiver selected Forgen LLC as the contractor to complete the closure work for this first compartment, and work is substantially complete. A protective liner has been installed on top of the
Technologies that impress - Mixed media - Computer

Portfolio Management Services

Portfolio Management Services is responsible for managing and maintaining the Department’s application and IT project portfolios.