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
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Petroleum contamination clean up
  • Storage tank compliance inspections
  • Resiliency

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.
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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

Resiliency Office

352-264-6908

Transparency

View our Performance Measures Report:
Environmental Protection Performance Measures

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