Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, is one of the more diverse agencies in state government - protecting our air, water and land. DEP is divided into three primary areas: Regulatory Programs, Land and Recreation, and Water Policy and Ecosystem Restoration. Florida's environmental priorities include:
Developing a consistent and effective regulatory process.
Ensuring the quality and quantity of our state’s water resources.
Increasing the access to our award-winning state parks.