Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the lead agency in state government for environmental management and stewardship. The Department of Environmental Protection is one of the more diverse agencies in state government, protecting Florida�s air, water and land. The Department is divided into three primary areas: Regulatory Programs, Land and Recreation and Planning and Management. Florida�s environmental priorities include restoring America�s Everglades, improving air quality, restoring and protecting the water quality in our springs, lakes, rivers and coastal waters, conserving environmentally-sensitive lands and providing citizens and visitors with recreational opportunities, now and in the future.