Welcome to the Environmental Protection Department

Overview

Notice

Due to the high frequency of staff in the field and engagements away from the office, we strongly recommend that you contact us and set up an appointment before visiting our office. Our regular business hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday-Friday. To set up an appointment, please contact us at (352) 264-6800 or online at EPD-Reception@alachuacounty.us.

Department Overview

The Environmental Protection Department provides natural resources protection to the citizens of Alachua County through:

Water and natural resources protection
Stormwater management
Land conservation, acquisition, and management
Environmental planning
Environmental review
Environmental code enforcement
Pollution prevention
Hazardous materials management
Petroleum contamination clean up
Storage tank compliance inspections

Mission & Vision

EPD Mission

To support a community ethic of environmental resiliency and responsible environmental stewardship of the water, air, and living resources in Alachua County.

EPD Vision

Clean water, air, land, and healthy flora and fauna will be preserved and protected in Alachua County by optimizing, not compromising, the balance between natural systems and people.

In The Spotlight

The Alachua County Vulnerability Assessment Report is now available. This report summarizes risks, threats, and opportunities related to climate change. Supporting technical documents will be available soon.
Report newly formed sinkholes or solution features by clicking on the "Contact Us" tab on upper right
New easy to use online Well Registration Form - Click Here

Divisions

Land Conservation/Alachua County Forever
Land Conservation/Alachua County Forever
Acquires, manages, and improves environmentally significant lands to protect water resources, wildlife habitat, and to provide natural areas suitable for resource-based recreation. Visit our site to learn more.
Water Resources
Water Resources
Staff monitor Alachua County's surface water, groundwater, springs and wastewater facilities. Help to protect resources by minimizing your personal pollution. Visit our site to learn more.
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials
Staff protect the water, soil, air quality and property values in Alachua County from current and future impacts of hazardous materials discharges. Visit our site to learn more.
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Staff are responsible for ensuring that new and existing developments comply with Alachua County's land development regulations related to natural and historic resources protection. Visit our site to learn more.
Pollution Prevention
Pollution Prevention
Staff provide oversight and management of clean-up at contaminated sites, inspection and regulation of underground storage tanks, promotes reduction in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provides environmentally proper hazardous waste collection and disposal and promotes public education in pollution prevention. Visit our site to learn more.
Petroleum Management Manages clean-up of petroleum contaminated sites and the inspection of above ground and underground storage tank facilities.
Hazardous Waste Collection Provides for the reuse, recycling, and disposal of household and small business hazardous wastes.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Air Quality Provides information on air quality and the County's participation in ICLEI Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiatives.
Cabot Koppers Superfund Site Page Contains the background information and links to document libraries concerning the Cabot Koppers Superfund Site

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a program or service of the Department of Environmental Protection (EPD), please call EPD at 352-264-6800 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service). Printed materials are available in alternate format upon request.

Contact

Environmental Protection Department
(352) 264-6800
14 NE First Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

Water Resources

352-264-6800

Natural Resources

352-264-6800

Stormwater

352-264-6831

Hazardous Materials Management

352-264-6842

Land Conservation

352-264-6868

Petroleum Management

352-264-6843

Transparency

View our Performance Measures Report:
Environmental Protection Performance Measures

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