Welcome to the Environmental Protection Department

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Overview
Mission & Vision
In The Spotlight
Divisions

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



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Divisions

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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


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Transparency

View our Performance Measures Report:
Environmental Protection Performance Measures

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