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  • The 2019 Saving My Alachua Contest entries are due February 8th! Click HERE to view the entry flier.
  • The Alach​ua County Water Quality Code (Ordinance 2018-24) was adopted on October 23, 2018. Click HERE to view adopted ordinance and related forms.
  • The use of landscape fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus is prohibited Dec-Feb. Click HERE for more information.
  • The Countywide Wetland Protection Code (Ordinance 2018-05) was adopted on January 23, 2018. Click HERE to view adopted ordinance and related forms.
  • $700 rebates available for builders that achieve Florida Water Star Certification. Click HERE to learn more.



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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Contact

  • Environmental Protection Department
  • 408 W. University Avenue
  • Suite 106
  • Gainesville, FL 32601
Water Resources
352-264-6800
Natural Resources

352-264-6800

Stormwater

352-264-6831

Hazardous Materials Management

352-264-6806

Hazardous Waste Collection

352-334-0440

Petroleum Management

352-264-6843

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