Pinellas County Environmental Management Division

Jurisdiction: countywide

Environmental Management, a division of Pinellas County Public Works, monitors and protects the county's environmental resources, managing projects and permits for natural and built environmental resources. Its Water and Navigation section permits docks and dredge/fill projects countywide, including within the cities as well as unincorporated areas. As of July 1, 2024, dock and dredge/fill applications are submitted online through the Pinellas County Access Portal.

Responsibilities

  • Water and Navigation permitting (private and commercial docks, dredge and fill)
  • Mangrove trimming permits
  • Air quality monitoring and permitting
  • Water quality and watershed monitoring
  • Coastal management

Verified from official sources on 2026-08-29.