Welcome to the Environmental Protection Department
Page Content
- Overview
- Mission & Vision
- In The Spotlight
- Divisions
Department Overview
The Environmental Protection Department provides natural resources protection to the citizens of Alachua County through:
- Water and natural resources protection
- Land conservation and management
- Environmental planning
- Environmental review
- Environmental code enforcement
- Pollution prevention
- Hazardous materials management
- Hazardous waste collection
- Petroleum contamination clean up
- Storage tank compliance inspections
Mission & Vision
EPD Mission
To foster a community ethic of responsible environmental stewardship of the land, air, water, 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.
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
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
Transparency
View our Performance Measures Report:
Environmental Protection Performance Measures